FAMISHES - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Verb

die of food deprivation

Example: The political prisoners starved to death; Many famished in the countryside during the drought

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Verb

deprive of food

Example: They starved the prisoners

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Verb

be hungry

Example: go without food; Let's eat--I'm starving!

Synonyms

Famish, Hunger, Starve

Antonyms

be_full, Feed