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STARVES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Starves.

Starves - 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 prisoner starves himself in protest against his unjust treatment."
"The stray dog starves for attention and affection."
"She starves herself to fit into a smaller dress size."
"The homeless man starves on the streets, begging for food."
"Our goal is to eliminate world hunger and ensure no child starves."
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Word Game Points

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

STARVES has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is STARVES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, starves is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STARVES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is STARVES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, starves is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STARVES has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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