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clem Definition and Meaning in English (clem definition)

verb
Synonyms:famishgo hungry
Quick Answer • Definition

Clem definition: To starve or suffer from extreme hunger, often to the point of emaciation.

Definitions of Clem

  1. 1verb(archaic)

    To starve or suffer from extreme hunger, often to the point of emaciation.

  2. 2verb(dialectal)

    To pinch or seize, typically with the hands, often in a rough manner.

Example Sentences

historical

“The poor man was clemmed for days during the famine.”

casual

“If you don't eat properly, you'll clem yourself.”

Synonyms

famishgo hungry

Antonyms

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Inflected Word Forms

past tenseclemmed
past participleclemmed
present participleclemming

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Clem definition: To starve or suffer from extreme hunger, often to the point of emaciation.
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'Clem' translates to 'clem' in English. Clem definition: To starve or suffer from extreme hunger, often to the point of emaciation.
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