hongerdood

Definitions of hongerdood
  1. noun
    the act of depriving of food or subjecting to famine
    synonyms: uithongering
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    type of:
    beroving, ontneming
    act of depriving someone of food or money or rights
  2. noun
    a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period
    synonyms: uithongering
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    type of:
    eetlust, honger, orexie
    a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
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