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starvation

star·va·tion

UK/stɑːˈveɪʃən/ US/stɑɹˈveɪʃən/ fairly common

noun

1.

a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period

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2.

the act of depriving of food or subjecting to famine

  • “the beseigers used starvation to induce surrender”
  • “they were charged with the starvation of children in their care”
Synonyms

Origin

From starve + -ation.

Phrases

  • mass starvation
  • rabbit starvation
  • starvation marrow
  • starvation wage

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