Starvation

Synonyms of starvation

• hunger
• famine
• malnutrition

Antonyms of starvation

• plenty
• feast
• satiety

Collocations of starvation

extreme hunger

Frequency: 70 %

The refugees suffered from extreme hunger during the famine.

severe malnutrition

Frequency: 60 %

The children in the war-torn region displayed signs of severe malnutrition.

widespread famine

Frequency: 55 %

The failure of the crops led to widespread famine in the region.

chronic starvation

Frequency: 50 %

The poverty-stricken community faced chronic starvation due to lack of resources.

persistent hunger

Frequency: 45 %

Despite efforts to provide aid, the region continued to experience persistent hunger.

Idiomatic Expressions for starvation

• Phrase: starvation wages
  Meaning: extremely low wages that are barely enough to survive on
  Usage: Many workers in developing countries are paid starvation wages for long hours of labor.