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Starving

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Definitions for Starving

noun
the act of depriving of food or subjecting to famine
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  1. the besiegers used starvation to induce surrender
  2. they were charged with the starvation of children in their care
adjective
suffering from lack of food
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verb
be hungry
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  1. go without food
  2. Let's eat--I'm starving!
verb
die of food deprivation
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  1. The political prisoners starved to death
  2. Many famished in the countryside during the drought
verb
deprive of food
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  1. They starved the prisoners
verb
have a craving, appetite, or great desire for
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verb
deprive of a necessity and cause suffering
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  1. he is starving her of love
  2. The engine was starved of fuel

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