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 24 synonyms and 13 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for famines along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for famines
- absences
- crunches
- dearths
- deficiencies
- deficits
- droughts
- drouths
- failures
- inadequacies
- insufficiencies
- lacks
- lacunae
- lacunas
- necessities
- needs
- omissions
- paucities
- pinches
- poverties
- privations
- scarcities
- shortages
- undersupplies
- wants
Antonyms for famines
- abundances
- adequacies
- amplitudes
- excesses
- opulences
- overabundances
- oversupplies
- plenitudes
- plenties
- sufficiencies
- surfeits
- 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 37 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to famines, such as: absences, abundances, adequacies, amplitudes, crunches, dearths, deficiencies.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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