Meaning & Definition of Starvation in English
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Starvation
/stɑrveʃən/
noun
1. A state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period
synonym:
- starvation,
- famishment
2. The act of depriving of food or subjecting to famine
- "The besiegers used starvation to induce surrender"
- "They were charged with the starvation of children in their care"
synonym:
- starvation,
- starving
Examples of using
The failure of the crops was the major cause of starvation in that region.
When we were on the brink of starvation, they saved our lives.