Meaning of famish in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Verb

   famish

   Definitions

   1. be hungry

   Examples

   • « go without food »
   • « Let's eat--I'm starving! »

   Antonyms

   • be full
2. 2. deprive of food

   Examples

   • « They starved the prisoners »

   Antonyms

   • feed
   • give
3. 3. die of food deprivation

   Examples

   • « The political prisoners starved to death »
   • « Many famished in the countryside during the drought »