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inanition

The word “inanition” has 4 syllables: in-a-ni-tion

It's pronounced as /ˌɪn.əˈnɪʃ.ən/

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In the thesaurus, “inanition” has 25 synonyms and 43 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for inanition along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for inanition

Antonyms for inanition

Meanings of inanition

  • noun
    1. The act of removing the contents of something; the state of being empty.
    2. A state of advanced lack of adequate nutrition, food, or water or a physiological inability to utilize them, with resulting weakness; starvation or cachexia.
    3. A spiritual emptiness or lack of purpose or will to live, akin to the Existentialist Philosophy state of "nausea".

Example Sentences

  • The hiker collapsed from inanition after days without food.
  • The region suffered widespread inanition during the famine.
  • He looked pale and weak, a clear sign of inanition.
  • The soldiers endured long marches and near inanition.
  • Her writing lacked passion and seemed weighed down by inanition.

On this page you'll find 68 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to inanition, such as: beans, bounce, brio, chutzpah, dash, debilitation, debility.

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