starvation

Noun
  1. A state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period (synset 114063792)
    is a type of: hunger, hungriness - a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
    same as: famishment
  2. The act of depriving of food or subjecting to famine (synset 101153157)
    "the besiegers used starvation to induce surrender"; "they were charged with the starvation of children in their care"
    is a type of: deprivation, privation - act of depriving someone of food or money or rights
    same as: starving

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