starvation

/stɑɹvˈeɪʃən/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period
2. the act of depriving of food or subjecting to famine
   “the besiegers used starvation to induce surrender”

Synonyms for starvation

• famishment
• starving

Words that rhyme with starvation

• operation
• variation
• representation
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• elevation
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• irritation
• organisation
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• presentation
• radiation
• regulation
• relaxation
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• reservation
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• translation
• accommodation
• administration
• animation
• assimilation