Starvation ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Starvation ( noun )

1. The state of suffering or death caused by lack of food.
2. A severe or prolonged lack of essential nutrients needed for the body to function properly.

Origin:

Middle english starvacioun, from anglo-french, from latin starvation-, starvation, from stare to stand.

Examples:

1. Many people in the war-torn country are facing starvation.
2. The refugee camp was suffering from starvation due to lack of food supplies.
3. The famine caused widespread starvation in the region.
4. The prisoners of war were subjected to starvation.
5. The patient was suffering from starvation due to anorexia.

(As a verb)

Starvation ( verb )

1. The state of suffering or death caused by lack of food.
2. A severe or prolonged lack of essential nutrients needed for the body to function properly.

Origin:

Middle english starvacioun, from anglo-french, from latin starvation-, starvation, from stare to stand.

Examples:

1. Many people in the war-torn country are facing starvation.
2. The refugee camp was suffering from starvation due to lack of food supplies.
3. The famine caused widespread starvation in the region.
4. The prisoners of war were subjected to starvation.
5. The patient was suffering from starvation due to anorexia.