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greed

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Synonyms & Antonyms of greed

an intense selfish desire for wealth or possessions

don't let greed for riches control you

Synonyms for greed

acquisitiveness,
avarice,
avariciousness,
avidity,
avidness,
covetousness,
cupidity,
graspingness,
greediness,
mercenariness,
rapaciousness,
rapacity

Words Related to greed

commercialism,
materialism,
possessiveness

gluttonousness,
gluttony,
piggishness

appetite,
craving,
desire,
drive,
hankering,
hunger,
itch,
longing,
lust,
passion,
pining,
ravenousness,
thirst,
voracity,
yearning,
yen

egoism,
egotism,
self-centeredness,
self-interest,
selfishness,
self-regard

Near Antonyms for greed

contentment,
fulfillment
(or fulfilment),
gratification,
satisfaction

bounteousness,
bountifulness,
bounty,
charity,
generosity,
generousness,
largesse
(also largess),
liberality,
magnanimity,
openhandedness,
openheartedness,
unselfishness

altruism,
selflessness

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“Greed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greed. Accessed 26 Sep. 2021.

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