starvation

star·va·tion

noun \stär-ˈvā-shən\

Definition of STARVATION

1

: the act or an instance of starving

2

: the state of being starved

Examples of STARVATION

1. The famine brought mass starvation.
2. Millions of people face starvation every day.

First Known Use of STARVATION

1778

Rhymes with STARVATION

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