famish Get Printable Handwriting (fam-ish) 2 syllables Learn It! Spelling Test Definition verb. 1 be hungry; go without food; 2 deprive of food; 3 die of food deprivation Example Sentence He will famish if he doesn't eat. Synonyms starve; hunger; deprive of food; go without food Antonyms be filled; eat Share with your friends: