starvation

[stɑːˈveɪʃən]

starvation Definition

  • 1the state of suffering or death caused by lack of food
  • 2the act of depriving someone of food or of not allowing them to eat enough food

Using starvation: Examples

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

  • Example

    The refugees were on the brink of starvation.

  • Example

    The government has declared a state of emergency due to widespread starvation.

  • Example

    The charity organization aims to combat child starvation in impoverished countries.

starvation Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with starvation

  • to die because of a lack of food

    Example

    Many people in the war-torn country have died of starvation.

  • starvation wages

    very low wages that are barely enough to survive on

    Example

    The company was criticized for paying its workers starvation wages.

  • a diet that severely restricts calorie intake, often used for weight loss purposes

    Example

    She went on a starvation diet to lose weight quickly, but it was not sustainable.

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Summary: starvation in Brief

The term 'starvation' [stɑːˈveɪʃən] refers to the state of suffering or death caused by lack of food, or the act of depriving someone of food. It is often associated with famine and undernourishment, exemplified by 'The refugees were on the brink of starvation.' 'Starvation' extends into phrases like 'die of starvation,' and 'starvation wages,' denoting very low wages that are barely enough to survive on.