Formal and Informal Expressions of famish

In different contexts, you can replace 'famish' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'starve, hunger' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'starve to death, die of hunger' is a commonplace synonym.

famish: Explore its Definition & Usage

famish Definition

1to suffer or cause to suffer extreme hunger
2to starve to death

Using famish: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "famish" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

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The drought caused many people to famish.
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The prisoners were famished after days without food.
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The family was famishing in the war-torn country.
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The poor dog was famished and ate everything in sight.

famish Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for famish

Antonyms for famish

Phrases with famish

famish for want of
to suffer from a lack of something, especially food or water
Example
Many people in the desert famish for want of water.
famish one's soul
to deprive oneself of spiritual nourishment
Example
He famished his soul by ignoring his spiritual needs.
famish the land
to exhaust the fertility of the soil
Example
The overuse of pesticides has famished the land.

Origins of famish

from Middle English 'famisshen', meaning 'to starve'

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Summary: famish in Brief

'Famish' [ˈfæmɪʃ] is a verb that means to suffer or cause to suffer extreme hunger or to starve to death. It can be used to describe people, animals, or even the land. Examples include 'The drought caused many people to famish.' and 'The poor dog was famished and ate everything in sight.' The phrase 'famish for want of' describes suffering from a lack of something, while 'famish one's soul' means to deprive oneself of spiritual nourishment.