Read the dictionary definition of starve. All definitions for this word.
1. die of food deprivation
1. The political prisoners starved to death
2. Many famished in the countryside during the drought
2. deprive of food
1. They starved the prisoners
3. deprive of a necessity and cause suffering
1. he is starving her of love
2. The engine was starved of fuel
4. be hungry; go without food
1. Let's eat--I'm starving!
5. have a craving, appetite, or great desire for