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uithongeren — meaning in English

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English meaning

starve verb To suffer or die from lack of food.

Senses

uithongeren is used for these senses in English:

emaciate (transitive) To make extremely thin or wasted.
starve (transitive) To deprive of nourishment or of some vital component.

starve — full definition

verb To suffer or die from lack of food.
verb To be extremely hungry, often used informally as exaggeration.
verb To deprive someone or something of food, attention, or another vital need.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Dutch words

uitmergelen vermageren verschrompelen verhongeren sterven van de honger rammelen