hunger

1 of 2noun

/ˈhʌŋɡər/

1

the feeling that a person gets when they need to eat

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2

the serious state in which one suffers from lack of food, and may result in death or disease

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The organization works to alleviate hunger in underserved communities.
They provided emergency food supplies to those facing hunger.
He raised awareness about global hunger through his campaign.
She volunteered at a shelter to help combat local hunger.
He wrote a report on the causes and effects of hunger worldwide.

3

a craving for something

Synonyms:

hungriness thirstiness thirst