Meaning of the word Famish in English

What does Famish mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

Famish

US /ˈfæmɪʃ/
UK /ˈfæmɪʃ/

Verb

to suffer severely from hunger or to cause someone to suffer severely from hunger

Example:
After three days lost in the wilderness, they were beginning to famish.
The prolonged drought threatened to famish the entire region.
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