What is the meaning of starvation?

noun

  • A state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period.
  • The act of depriving of food or subjecting to famine.
    • usage: "the besiegers used starvation to induce surrender"; "they were charged with the starvation of children in their care"
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