famishment

noun

Definition of famishmentnext
as in hunger
a need or desire for food there's something about outdoor activity that invariably increases one's famishment

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  1. hunger
  2. appetite
  3. stomach
  4. starvation
Noun
  • The younger Blanchard says her hunger for family bonding pre-dates her incarceration.
    Scarlett Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Perseverance is also key; hunger may be challenging at first.
    Matt Fuchs, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of hunger
Noun
  • In other words: come thirsty and bring a sturdy appetite.
    Brad Japhe, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The Thanksgiving box office feast of 2024 was nothing short of sizzling, proving that the marketplace can expand beyond expectations when the chefs of Hollywood deliver dishes that appeal to varied appetites.
    Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of appetite
Noun
  • For example, butterflies in the stomach describes nervousness, a weight on the shoulders is a sense of responsibility and a lump in the throat represents sadness.
    Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Higher yields may make equity market valuations even tougher to stomach, but that’s not a near-term concern, according to Kevin Khang, senior international economist at Vanguard.
    Jesse Pound, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of stomach
Noun
  • Many of the babies born in the Magdalene Laundries, died from starvation, from the cold and from neglect.
    Maelle Beauget-Uhl, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The kitten was in rough shape, with an eye infection, a head wound, and obvious signs of starvation.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of starvation
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