starvation

Noun

  • (n.) starvation, famishment (a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period)
  • (n.) starvation, starving (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"
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