Associations to the word «Starvation»

Wiktionary

STARVATION, noun. A condition of severe suffering due to a lack of nutrition.

Dictionary definition

STARVATION, noun. A state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period.
STARVATION, noun. 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".

Wise words

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