English dictionary
starve
/st/A/rv/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
verb
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be hungry; go without food
Source: WordNet 3.0
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die of food deprivation
ExamplesThe political prisoners starved to death.
Synonyms famishSource: WordNet 3.0
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deprive of food
ExamplesThey starved the prisoners.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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have a craving, appetite, or great desire for
Source: WordNet 3.0
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deprive of a necessity and cause suffering
ExamplesThe engine was starved of fuel.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To die; to perish.
Source: webster1913
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To destroy with cold.
Source: webster1913