starvation
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(noun) the act of starving; "they were charged with the starvation of children in their care" |
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Synonyms: starving |
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Related Words: deprivation, privation |
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(noun) a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period |
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Synonyms: famishment |
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Related Words: hunger, hungriness |
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