Pronunciation

/stɑːrv/

Definitions

• Verb: (v) To lack sufficient food or nourishment to maintain health or normal bodily functions; to suffer from hunger. Example: “The refugees were starving due to the war.”
• Noun: The state of being extremely hungry; the act of starving oneself. Example: “She endured months of starvation during her captivity.”

Phrases

• “Starve to death” refers to dying from lack of food.
• “Starvation diet” is a severe restriction of food intake for weight loss or other purposes.
• “To starve one’s children” implies neglecting their basic needs for nourishment.

Example Sentences

• Verb: “The elderly man had to starve his pet dog when food became scarce.”
• Noun: “The prisoners faced the harsh reality of constant starvation.”
• Phrasal Verb: “They couldn’t afford to starve themselves any longer, so they sought help.”

Synonyms

• Hunger
• Famine
• Deprive (of food)
• Go without sustenance
• Lack nourishment

Antonyms

• Satiety
• Abundance
• Nourish
• Feed well
• Replenish