HUNGER

Hunger

Hunger is the physical sensation of desiring food. When politicians, relief workers and social scientists talk about people suffering from hunger, they usually refer to those who, for sustained periods, are unable to eat sufficient food to meet basic nutritional needs.

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hunger

Noun

  1. A need or compelling desire for food.
  2. Any strong desire.
    I have a hunger to win.

Verb

  1. To be in need of food.
  2. To have a desire (for); to long; to yearn.
    I hungered for your love.
  3. To make hungry; to famish.


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