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
1. Extreme shortage of food in a region.
2. A period of extreme shortage of food in a region.
3. Starvation or malnutrition.
4. 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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abjection

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degradation
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difficulty
dissoluteness
famine
greed
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insolvency
lack
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famishment

appetite
craving
desire
famine
greed
hunger
longing
lust
starvation
stomach
yearning

fast

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