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STARVE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Starve.

How to pronounce starve:

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Starve - as a verb

Be hungry; go without food

Example: "Let's eat--i'm starving!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
famishhunger
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
be full

Die of food deprivation

Example: "The political prisoners starved to death"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
famish

Deprive of food

Example: "They starved the prisoners"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
famish
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
feed

Have a craving, appetite, or great desire for

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cravehungerthirst

Deprive of a necessity and cause suffering

Example: "He is starving her of love"

Example Sentences

"The refugees had been starved for days before they were rescued."
"You shouldn't starve yourself to lose weight; it's not healthy."
"If you don't eat properly, you'll starve."
"The prisoners began to starve after their food supply was cut off."
"He refused to give his dog any food, leaving it to starve."
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Word Game Points

Is STARVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, starve is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STARVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is STARVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, starve is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STARVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is STARVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, starve is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STARVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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