HOGGISHNESS Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

hoggishness

noun

as in gourmandism

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Noun

More than three-quarters of the world's cobalt supply lies in the Democratic Republic of Congo, whose abundant resources have drawn greed and grifters for centuries.

— Ramtin Arablouei, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026
Political radicals have found purchase in Democratic primaries in part because of disgust with our present system of capitalist greed, self-dealing and multi-card monte with all cards in the president du jour’s hands.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of greed

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The inspection followed a hunger strike by detainees, who in a letter, complained about rotten or worm-infested food, medical neglect, and being coerced into signing deportation orders.

— Vanessa Romo, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026
Earlier this year, some people held at the jail launched a hunger strike over the conditions, according to Cosecha, an immigrant advocacy group.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of hunger strike

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His schemes prioritize a fast, penetrating front four to generate pressure without relying on heavy blitzing.

— Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Although Wangchuk broke his fast on July 24 after the government assured him that steps would be taken to address the students’ demands, the protest kept growing.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026

Definition of fast

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This is consistent with the film’s overarching preoccupation with greed, which here takes the form of gluttony.

— Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 16 July 2026
The bicentennial was the moment of nostalgic gluttony that topped them all, with its reenactment of battles, its old-fashioned sailing ships, and its outpouring of sappy patriotic products printed with the magic numerals 76.

— Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026

Definition of gluttony

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Charlotte is blessed with a bounty of bakeries stocking fresh cakes, cupcakes, croissants and other treats to soothe your sweet tooth.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026
Ferdinand, 84, can indulge his sweet tooth now that his sense of taste has returned after chemotherapy.

— Michael Collins, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of sweet tooth

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