Starvation Definition & Meaning

starvation
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"; "they were charged with the starvation of children in their care"

"Starvation" in song lyrics

See how starvation is used in real songs:

  • "But then came the plague that they call starvation"
    7A3 — Mad Mad World
  • "Of hunger,shelter,clothes and starvation"
    Doug E. Fresh and the Get Fresh Crew — Africa (Goin' Back Home)
  • "Station, I'm impatient, my firearm driftin with starvation"
    Killarmy, Prodical — Dancing With Wolves

Usage tips for "starvation"

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