starve

verb

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

simple present : starve
simple present, singular, third person : starves
simple past : starved
present participle : starving
past participle : starved

Senses

to deprive of nourishment or other vital thing

They haven't fed us all day: are they trying to starve us?

to be extremely hungry

I can't wait for lunch, I'm starving!

to die due to lack of nutrition