undernourish

(un′dər nʉr′is̸h)

transitive verb

to give insufficient nourishment to; provide with less food than is needed for health and growth

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transitive verb un·der·nour·ished, un·der·nour·ish·ing, un·der·nour·ish·es

To provide with insufficient quantity or quality of nourishment to sustain proper health and growth.

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