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English

Detailed Synonyms for starvation in English

starvation:

starvation [the ~] noun

  1. the starvation
    the starvation
  2. the starvation
    the starvation; the fasting cure; the fasting therapy
  3. the starvation
    – the act of depriving of food or subjecting to famine 1
    the starvation; the starving
    – the act of depriving of food or subjecting to famine 1
    • starvation [the ~] noun
      • the besiegers used starvation to induce surrender1
      • they were charged with the starvation of children in their care1
    • starving [the ~] noun
  4. the starvation
    – a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period 1
    the starvation; the famishment
    – a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period 1

Alternate Synonyms for "starvation":


Related Definitions for "starvation":

  1. the act of depriving of food or subjecting to famine1
    • the besiegers used starvation to induce surrender1
    • they were charged with the starvation of children in their care1
  2. a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period1

Related Synonyms for starvation