starvation vs starve

starvation is a noun but starve is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
starvation	Yes	No	No	No
starve	No	No	Yes	No

starvation (noun)	starve (noun)
the act of depriving of food or subjecting to famine
a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period

starvation (verb)	starve (verb)
	be hungry; go without food
	have a craving, appetite, or great desire for
	die of food deprivation
	deprive of food
	deprive of a necessity and cause suffering