Famishment — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈfa-mish/ fam·ish

Meaning & Definition of Famishment

Famishment (verb)

  1. to cause to suffer severely from hunger —usually used in passive constructions
  2. to make very hungry —usually used in passive constructions
  3. to cause to starve to death

Famishment (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a need or desire for food

    "there's something about outdoor activity that invariably increases one's famishment"

    similar: appetite, belly, emptiness, hunger, munchies, stomach
    related: rapaciousness, rapacity, ravenousness, voraciousness, voracity, malnutrition, starvation, undernourishment, craving, sweet tooth, famine, fast, hunger strike, gluttony, gourmandism, greed, hoggishness
    opposite: inappetence
    near: fill, fullness, glut, repleteness, repletion, satiation, satiety, satisfaction, surfeit

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Famishment

The most common words with a similar meaning to Famishment:

appetite, belly, emptiness, hunger, munchies, stomach

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Famishment

Words with the opposite meaning of Famishment:

inappetence

Related Words for Famishment

rapaciousness, rapacity, ravenousness, voraciousness, voracity, malnutrition, starvation, undernourishment, craving, sweet tooth, famine, fast, hunger strike, gluttony, gourmandism, greed, hoggishness

Near Antonyms of Famishment

fill, fullness, glut, repleteness, repletion, satiation, satiety, satisfaction, surfeit

Word Forms of Famishment

Inflections: famished, famishing, famishes

Derived words: famishment (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Famishment

Middle English, probably alteration of famen, from Anglo-French afamer, from Vulgar Latin *affamare, from Latin ad- + fames

First known use: 15th centuryt

Frequently Asked Questions about Famishment

What does "Famishment" mean?

"Famishment" means to cause to suffer severely from hunger —usually used in passive constructions. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to cause to suffer severely from hunger —usually used in passive constructions.

What is another word for "Famishment"?

Other words for "Famishment" include appetite, belly, emptiness, hunger, munchies and stomach. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Famishment" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Famishment"?

There are 23 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Famishment". Common alternatives include appetite, belly, emptiness, hunger, munchies and stomach.

What is the opposite of "Famishment"?

Antonyms of "Famishment" include inappetence. Near antonyms include fill, fullness, glut and repleteness.

How do you use "Famishment" in a sentence?

Examples of "Famishment" in a sentence: "there's something about outdoor activity that invariably increases one's famishment".

Is "Famishment" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Famishment" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Famishment"?

"Famishment" is pronounced /ˈfa-mish/ and divided into syllables as fam·ish.

What is the origin of the word "Famishment"?

"Famishment" comes from Middle English, probably alteration of famen, from Anglo-French afamer, from Vulgar Latin *affamare, from Latin ad- + fames. First known use: 15th centuryt.