Synonyms for Starvation

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Definition

the state of being extremely hungry, often to the point of illness or death

Synonyms & similar words

starving famishment famine hunger undernourishment malnutrition emaciation dehydration poverty privation scarcity deficiency want lack need craving desire yearning longing hankering thirst appetite

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