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Definition of Avarice
1. Noun. Reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins).
Exact synonyms: Avaritia, Covetousness, Greed, Rapacity
Generic synonyms: Deadly Sin, Mortal Sin
Derivative terms: Avaricious, Covetous, Greedy, Rapacious
Generic synonyms: Deadly Sin, Mortal Sin
Derivative terms: Avaricious, Covetous, Greedy, Rapacious
2. Noun. Extreme greed for material wealth.
Exact synonyms: Avariciousness, Covetousness, Cupidity
Generic synonyms: Greed
Derivative terms: Avaricious, Avaricious, Covetous
Generic synonyms: Greed
Derivative terms: Avaricious, Avaricious, Covetous
Definition of Avarice
1. n. An excessive or inordinate desire of gain; greediness after wealth; covetousness; cupidity.
Definition of Avarice
1. Noun. Excessive or inordinate desire of gain; greediness after wealth; covetousness; cupidity. ¹
2. Noun. Inordinate desire for some supposed good. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Avarice
1. greed [n -S] - See also: greed
Lexicographical Neighbors of Avarice
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