Crunch and Privation

Crunch

Crunch noun - A falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number.
Usage example: a severe energy crunch that resulted in long lines at the gas pumps

Privation and crunch are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Privation" instead a noun "Crunch".

Nearby Words: crunched, cruncher, crunching

Privation

Privation noun - The state of being robbed of something normally enjoyed.

Crunch and privation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Crunch" instead a noun "Privation".

How words are described

severe severe crunch severe privation
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