RAVENOUSNESS Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

ravenousness

noun

Definition of ravenousness

as in rapacity

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Noun

This variation of socialism aimed to blunt the rapacity of capitalism rather than sharpen its contradictions and hasten the coming revolution.

— Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026
The French—and, later, Anglo (Wilde, Beardsley, Rossetti)—attitude, mannered and morbid, was perhaps too Old World, at odds with our cheerful, Protestant rapacity.

— Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026

Definition of rapacity

Noun

For a nickel, Minnesotans could get a candy bar packed with peanuts that would both satiate a sweet tooth and fill an empty stomach.

— Frankie McLister, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Today, cases of cyclosporiasis, a stomach-churning parasitic infection known for causing explosive diarrhea, have now reached 45 states.

— Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 30 July 2026

Definition of stomach

Noun

Irina’s hunger and possessiveness both escalate, leading to the (offscreen) murders of anyone who gets in the way — of her parenting, or a meal.

— Dennis Harvey, Variety, 30 July 2026
Initially focused on pedigree, a junior designer's innovative mock-up taught him that hunger and ideas are paramount.

— Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of hunger

Noun

Investing in nature is crucial for building resilient food systems, combating malnutrition, and preventing economic decline.

— Jamie Hailstone, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
In September, Gaza health officials attributed four hundred and forty deaths to malnutrition, including those of a hundred and forty-seven children.

— David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

Definition of malnutrition

Noun

Does the system keep fee-for-service, and if so, what stops the overutilization and the starvation of primary care?

— Sachin H. Jain, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Their starvation reached new heights, and the men ultimately broke their promise to Odysseus and killed one of Apollo’s cattle.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 July 2026

Definition of starvation

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