starvation

Meanings

Plural: starvations

Noun

• a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period
• the act of depriving of food or subjecting to famine
  • "the besiegers used starvation to induce surrender"
  • "they were charged with the starvation of children in their care"
• A condition of severe suffering due to a lack of nutrition.
• Severe shortage of resources.
• A state where a process is perpetually denied necessary resources to process its work.

Synonyms

famishment, inanition, starving