Starve

Synonyms of starve

• deprive
• hunger
• famish

Antonyms of starve

• indulge
• feast
• gorge

Collocations of starve

to death

Frequency: 70 %

The prisoners were being starved to death in the concentration camp.

for days

Frequency: 60 %

The hikers were lost in the wilderness and had been starving for days.

of hunger

Frequency: 50 %

The child looked weak and pale, showing signs of hunger.

themselves

Frequency: 40 %

The protesters went on a hunger strike, starving themselves for their cause.

together

Frequency: 30 %

The siblings were left alone at home and had to starve together until their parents returned.

Idiomatic Expressions for starve

• Phrase: starve (someone) into submission
  Meaning: To force someone to give in or surrender by depriving them of food or resources.
  Usage: The dictator tried to starve the rebels into submission by cutting off their food and water supply.