Synonyms for greed

Synonyms for (noun) greed

Synonyms: covetousness, greed, avarice, avaritia, rapacity

Definition: reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins)

Similar words: mortal sin, deadly sin

Definition: an unpardonable sin entailing a total loss of grace

Usage: theologians list seven mortal sins


Synonyms: greed

Definition: excessive desire to acquire or possess more (especially more material wealth) than one needs or deserves

Similar words: desire

Definition: an inclination to want things

Usage: a man of many desires


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