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Starvation

Definition

(formal) A state of extreme hunger and weakness caused by a severe lack of food, often resulting in serious health problems or even death.

Example Sentences

1The region has been plagued by starvation and malnutrition due to the ongoing conflict and economic crisis.
2Is starvation a more significant threat to human life than dehydration in extreme survival situations?
3The charity's efforts focused on alleviating starvation in refugee camps by providing emergency food aid and medical care.
4Prolonged starvation can have devastating effects on the human body, including organ damage and impaired cognitive function.
5Historians have documented numerous instances of starvation being used as a weapon of war throughout human history, leading to widespread suffering and loss of life.

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