starver

/ˈstɑrvər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who starves or causes someone or something to starve

“The war created many starvers in the region, as people struggled to find food.”

2. verb

to deprive of food, causing starvation

“The harsh winter forced them to starve the cattle to ensure their survival.”

Synonyms

  • depriver
  • starvist

Antonyms

  • feaster
  • nourisher