as in greed
an intense selfish desire for wealth or possessions
the land developer's rapaciousness knew no bounds, and if what she wanted wasn't for sale, she would force the owner into selling it
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greed
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Prosecutors have alleged that Mangione wanted to send a message about corporate greed.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
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But people can get very emotional about money, experiencing feelings from scarcity and fear to greed, anxiety, shame, and guilt.—
Gabriel Shahin,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Rapaciousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapaciousness. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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