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DEARTH Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word dearth. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word dearth. (close relations)

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shortage
nounn
noun

• the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required

• an acute insufficiency

lack
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

verb

• be without

• To be insufficiently prepared

scarcity
nounn
noun

• a small and inadequate amount

deficiency
nounn
noun

• the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

• lack of an adequate quantity or number

insufficiency
nounn
noun

• a lack of competence

• (pathology) inability of a bodily part or organ to function normally

• lack of an adequate quantity or number

famine
nounn
noun

• an acute insufficiency

• a severe shortage of food (as through crop failure) resulting in violent hunger and starvation and death

paucity
nounn
noun

• an insufficient quantity or number

Best Hypernyms For DEARTH

Here is a list of related hypernyms for dearth, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
deficiency lack scarceness scarcity shortage want

Alternatives for SHORTAGE

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