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starvation vs deprivation

deprivation vs starvation

starvation and deprivation both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
starvation Yes No No No
deprivation Yes No No No
As nouns, deprivation is a hypernym of starvation; that is, deprivation is a word with a broader meaning than starvation:
  • starvation: the act of depriving of food or subjecting to famine
  • deprivation: act of depriving someone of food or money or rights
Other hypernyms of starvation include privation.
starvation (noun) deprivation (noun)
the act of depriving of food or subjecting to famine act of depriving someone of food or money or rights
a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period the disadvantage that results from losing something
a state of extreme poverty
Difference between starvation and deprivation

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