starvation

• Существительное, обозначающее состояние страдания или смерти от крайней нехватки пищи, или действие по лишению кого-либо необходимых питательных веществ в течение длительного периода.

A noun referring to the condition of suffering or dying from extreme lack of food, or the act of depriving someone of essential nutrients over a prolonged period.

uncountable

1. Extreme hungerB2formal

   A severe condition caused by a prolonged lack of essential nutrients and food.

   Голодание

   • The region is suffering from widespread starvation due to the drought.
   • Many animals face starvation during the harsh winter months.
   • Starvation can lead to serious health problems and even death.

   Synonymsfamishmenthungermalnutrition

2. Deprivation of foodB2formal

   The act of deliberately withholding food from someone or a group, often as a form of punishment or control.

   Голод

   • The prisoners were subjected to starvation as a means of torture.
   • Starvation was used as a weapon during the siege.
   • The government condemned the use of starvation against civilians.

   Antonymsfeedingnourishment