hunger strike

noun

Synonyms of hunger strikenext
: refusal (as by a prisoner) to eat enough to sustain life
hunger striker noun

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He was released following a hunger strike and a successful appeal that got the original charges thrown out. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 7 June 2026 Panahi was released from his latest stint in jail in February 2023 after going on hunger strike. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 7 June 2026 Detainees launched a hunger strike last month, according Cosecha, an immigrant advocacy group. ABC News, 6 June 2026 The Department of Homeland Security has denied there was a hunger strike and pushed back against allegations of inhumane living conditions or treatment. Leigh Waldman, CNN Money, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hunger strike

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hunger strike was in 1889

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“Hunger strike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hunger%20strike. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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hunger strike

noun
: refusal (as by a prisoner) to eat enough to stay alive

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