Definitions

1. verb

to suffer or feel the pangs of hunger, or to be without enough food or nourishment

“The family was forced to starve during the harsh winter.”

2. verb

to suffer or feel the pangs of a strong need or craving, such as for something exciting or stimulating

“She felt like she was starving for creative expression.”

3. verb

to deprive of food or nourishment, or to cause someone to suffer from lack of food

“The war effort left many people to starve.”

4. noun

the act of suffering or feeling the pangs of hunger, or a state of being without enough food or nourishment

“The charity worked to alleviate starvation in the affected area.”

5. noun

a strong need or craving for something, such as excitement or stimulation

“She felt a starvation for creative pursuits during her college years.”