to (cause someone to) become very weak or die because there is not enough food to eat
During the war, many people starved.
Animals in captivity should never be allowed to starve; proper care is essential.
During the war, many civilians had to endure the harsh conditions and starve.
The drought-stricken region faced a crisis as crops failed, causing people to starve.
The harsh winter left the isolated community struggling to find food, risking starvation.