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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And Trump should not be surprised when millions of Americans stand up to his authoritarianism and his greed.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025 -
Some cases even involve disgruntled family members acting out of greed.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Rapaciousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapaciousness. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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