affamer

Definitions of affamer
  1. verb
    deprive of food
    synonyms: mourir de faim, priver de
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    antonyms:
    nourrir
    give food to
    type of:
    priver
    keep from having, keeping, or obtaining
  2. verb
    be hungry; go without food
    synonyms: mourir de faim, souffrir de la faim
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    type of:
    avoir mal, ressentir une douleur, se sentir mal, souffrir
    feel pain or be in pain
  3. verb
    die of food deprivation
    synonyms: mourir de faim
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    type of:
    casser sa pipe, crever, disparaître, décéder, mourir, étouffer
    pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
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