biːˈfæmɪn

Definitions

1. verb

to cause to suffer from famine, especially as a result of war or other violence

“The warring factions befamineed the civilian population, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.”

2. noun

a state of famine or scarcity of food, especially as a result of war or other violence

“The region was plagued by befanine during the civil war, leading to widespread starvation and disease.”