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 idea of bankruptcy and hunger brings on the night sweats.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
  • This series in collaboration with the cast and crew has proven there is a hunger to explore new frontiers in an episodic format, where actors have freedom to challenge themselves and take risks.
    Nick Caruso, TVLine, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of hunger
Noun
  • Special Spirits In every casino, almost anything goes (within reason) to whet the appetites of major players, from craps table pizza deliveries to the presentation $55,000+ bottle of 2016 Screaming Eagle at dinner.
    Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
  • But advocates remain nervous given the GOP’s appetite for other anti-LGBTQ+ policies, such as bills blocking gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
    Kate Sosin, Them, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of appetite
Noun
  • In the video, Gomez could be seen posing on the carpet and occasionally placing her hands in front of her stomach.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
  • This has led to scrutiny and speculation from some people online, with one TikTok user assuming the actor and singer was trying to hide her stomach after attending a different event the day before.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of stomach
Noun
  • The flow of aid has been so slow, often halted by Israel, that many Palestinians face starvation.
    Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
  • More than half of the country’s population of 46 million is experiencing acute hunger, and three-quarters of a million people face starvation.
    Angelina Jolie, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of starvation
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