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Starvation

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Severity

Starvation represents an extreme level of hunger, often associated with suffering.

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Relief agencies are battling to prevent starvation in the war-torn region.
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Humanitarian Crisis

Often used in contexts of poverty, disasters, and conflicts, highlighting urgent needs.

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International organizations are working to address the starvation caused by the drought.
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Euphemism

Sometimes used as a euphemism for 'death from lack of food'.

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Families in the area are facing starvation amidst the crop failures.
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