Hunger strike — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun

Meaning & Definition of Hunger strike

Hunger strike (noun)

  1. refusal (as by a prisoner) to eat enough to sustain life

Hunger strike (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in famine, fast

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

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Hunger strike

The most common words with a similar meaning to Hunger strike:

famine, fast, craving, sweet tooth, gluttony, gourmandism, greed, hoggishness, malnutrition, starvation, undernourishment, rapaciousness, rapacity, ravenousness, voraciousness, voracity, appetite, belly, emptiness, famishment, hunger, munchies, stomach

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Hunger strike

Words with the opposite meaning of Hunger strike:

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

Word Forms of Hunger strike

Derived words: hunger striker (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Hunger strike

First known use: 1889

Frequently Asked Questions about Hunger strike

What does "Hunger strike" mean?

"Hunger strike" means refusal (as by a prisoner) to eat enough to sustain life. As a noun, it is defined as: refusal (as by a prisoner) to eat enough to sustain life.

What is another word for "Hunger strike"?

Other words for "Hunger strike" include famine, fast, craving, sweet tooth, gluttony, gourmandism, greed and hoggishness. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Hunger strike" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Hunger strike"?

There are 23 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Hunger strike". Common alternatives include famine, fast, craving, sweet tooth, gluttony, gourmandism, greed, hoggishness, malnutrition and starvation.

What is the opposite of "Hunger strike"?

Antonyms of "Hunger strike" include inappetence, fill, fullness, glut, repleteness, repletion, satiation and satiety.

Is "Hunger strike" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Hunger strike" is a noun.

What is the origin of the word "Hunger strike"?

First known use: 1889.

What is another word for "Hunger strike" meaning "as in famine, fast"?

When "Hunger strike" (noun) means as in famine, fast, synonyms include famine, fast, craving, sweet tooth, gluttony and gourmandism. Opposites in this sense include inappetence, fill, fullness and glut.

What words are derived from "Hunger strike"?

Words derived from "Hunger strike" include hunger striker (noun).