famishment vs hunger
hunger vs famishmentfamishment and hunger both are nouns.
famishment is not a verb while hunger is a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| famishment | Yes | No | No | No |
| hunger | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As nouns,
hunger is a hypernym of
famishment; that is, hunger is a
word with a broader meaning than famishment:
- famishment: a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period
- hunger: a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
Other hypernyms of famishment include
hungriness.
| famishment (noun) | hunger (noun) |
|---|---|
| a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period | strong desire for something (not food or drink) |
| a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation |
| famishment (verb) | hunger (verb) |
|---|---|
| be hungry; go without food | |
| have a craving, appetite, or great desire for | |
| feel the need to eat |
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