starving

/ˈstɑrvɪŋ/
/ˈstɑvɪŋ/
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Other forms: starvings

Definitions of starving
  1. adjective
    suffering from lack of food
    synonyms: starved
    malnourished
    not being provided with adequate nourishment
  2. noun
    the act of depriving of food or subjecting to famine
    synonyms: starvation
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    type of:
    deprivation, privation
    act of depriving someone of food or money or rights
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/ˈstɑrvɪŋ/
UK
/ˈstɑvɪŋ/
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