starve vs starvation

starve is not a noun while starvation is a noun.

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

starve (noun)	starvation (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

starve (verb)	starvation (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