starvation

Words with a similar base: starvation

'starvation'

[starvation.n.01] as in: a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period

'starvation'

[starvation.n.02] as in: the act of depriving of food or subjecting to famine

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Examples:
the besiegers used starvation to induce surrender
they were charged with the starvation of children in their care