What does starving mean?
Starving means present participle and gerund of starve.
Starving
/ˈstɑɹvɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of starve.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of starve
- starvation
- Extremely hungry
Example Sentences
It is time the international community faced the reality: we have an unmanageable, unfair, distortionary global tax regime. […] It is the starving of the public sector which has been pivotal in America no longer being the land of opportunity – with a child's life prospects more dependent on the income and education of its parents than in other advanced countries.
[…] surely there have been atrocities which demanded of the white man the punishment of the evil-doer; but far more have been the starvings and the flights and the extinguishments which have visited the Indian, for the offence of living […]
Synonyms for starving
Antonyms for starving
Related Words
Word Forms
- starvings
- more starving
- most starving
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for starving?
Common synonyms include ravenous, starved, malnourished, starvation.
What is the opposite of starving?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use starving in a sentence?
It is time the international community faced the reality: we have an unmanageable, unfair, distortionary global tax regime. […] It is the starving of the public sector which has been pivotal in America no longer being the land of opportunity – with a child's life prospects more dependent on the income and education of its parents than in other advanced countries.
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