Usage of "famishment"

Portuguese

A state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period.

Synonyms

Examples for "starvation"

Examples for "starvation"

However, the mechanisms controlling neuronal autophagy during starvation remain far from clear. 
 Pubmed 

To date, no international court has prosecuted a case of starvation crimes. 
 The Guardian 

As with the heart, it's possible that oxygen starvation is the problem. 
 The new yorker 

But starvation, a result of chronic mismanagement and natural disasters, changed that. 
 Reuters 

Police believe he eventually died of starvation in August, the paper reported. 
 Reuters 

Usage of famishment in English

And she must love so, else she would die of famishment. 
 The Indian Lily and Other Stories 

Whether famishment gleamed in my eye, I knew not. 
 Autobiography of a Yogi 

Indeed, I am overcome with famishment. 
 Orb Sceptre Throne 

We've got a fair chance o' goin' un'er yet, eyther from thirst or the famishment o' empty stomaks. 
 The Lone Ranche 

'Now Kruppe can only respond in kind.' He raised his chin: 'Dearest Jess... We die of famishment! 
 Orb Sceptre Throne 

Frequent collocations

Translations for famishment

Portuguese

Famishment through the time

Meanings of famishment in English