verb as in strong fondness

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underfeed, undernourish, starve

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Example Sentences

Example:She was underfed during her illness and needed more food to regain her strength.

Definition:To feed inadequately or in smaller quantity than is needed or desired.

From underfeed

Example:The disaster left many people undernourished, leading to health issues.

Definition:To fail to supply with adequate food or nourishment.

From undernourish

Example:During the famine, some families starved while others overfed.

Definition:To die from lack of food; to go without food or for too long a time; to suffer because of lack of nourishment.

From starve