famine
The word “famine” has 2 syllables: fam-ine.
It's pronounced as /ˈfæmɪn/.
What is synonym and antonym for famine?
In the thesaurus, “famine” has 7 synonyms and 7 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for famine along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for famine
- drought
- lack
- misery
- poverty
- scarcity
- shortage
- starvation
Antonyms for famine
- abundance
- adequacy
- amplitude
- opulence
- plenty
- sufficiency
- wealth
Meanings of famine
- noun
- Extreme shortage of food in a region.
- A period of extreme shortage of food in a region.
- Starvation or malnutrition.
- Severe shortage or lack of something.
Example Sentences
- The prolonged drought led to a severe famine in the region.
- Many countries sent aid to help those affected by the famine.
- The historical records show that the famine lasted for several years.
- The charity's main focus is to alleviate famine in impoverished areas.
- Agricultural innovations can help prevent future famine.
On this page you'll find 14 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to famine, such as: abundance, adequacy, amplitude, drought, lack, misery, opulence.
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