famines
The word “famines” has 2 syllables: fam-ines.
It's pronounced as /ˈfæmɪnz/.
What is synonym and antonym for famines?
In the thesaurus, “famines” has 7 synonyms and 9 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for famines along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for famines
- drought
- lacks
- misery
- poverty
- scarcity
- shortages
- starvation
Antonyms for famines
- abundance
- abundances
- adequacies
- amplitudes
- excesses
- plenties
- sufficiencies
- surpluses
- wealths
Meanings of famines
- 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
- Historical records show that severe famines have devastated populations throughout history.
- The organization focuses on providing aid to regions suffering from recurring famines.
- Prolonged droughts often lead to famines, causing widespread hunger and malnutrition.
- Many famines are exacerbated by political instability and economic issues.
- Scientists are studying ways to prevent future famines through sustainable agricultural practices.
On this page you'll find 16 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to famines, such as: abundance, abundances, adequacies, amplitudes, drought, excesses, lacks.
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