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Starve of

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Essential Lack

Use it when highlighting the absence of something very important for survival or function.

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The village will starve of clean water if the drought continues.
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Metaphorical Use

Often used metaphorically to describe a dire need, not just physical starvation.

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Artists often feel they starve of inspiration in a monotonous environment.
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Emotional Emphasis

Conveys a strong emotional response associated with the urgent need for something.

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After months in isolation, he was starving of human contact.
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