Definition of Starvation

1. Noun. A state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period.

Exact synonyms: Famishment
Generic synonyms: Hunger, Hungriness
Derivative terms: Starve

2. Noun. The act of depriving of food or subjecting to famine. "They were charged with the starvation of children in their care"
Exact synonyms: Starving
Generic synonyms: Deprivation, Privation
Derivative terms: Starve, Starve

Definition of Starvation

1. n. The act of starving, or the state of being starved.

Definition of Starvation

1. Noun. a condition of severe suffering due to a lack of nutrition. ¹

2. Adjective. likely to cause starving ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Starvation

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Starvation

startlement
startlements
startler
startlers
startles
startling
startlingly
startlish
startly
starts
starts up
startsy
startup
startupper
startups
starvation (current term)
starvation acidosis
starvations
starve
starved
starved aster
starvedly
starveling
starvelings
starven
starver
starvers
starves
starving
starvings

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