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Definition of Greed
1. Noun. Excessive desire to acquire or possess more (especially more material wealth) than one needs or deserves.
Generic synonyms: Desire
Specialized synonyms: Avarice, Avariciousness, Covetousness, Cupidity, Possessiveness, Acquisitiveness
Derivative terms: Greedy
Specialized synonyms: Avarice, Avariciousness, Covetousness, Cupidity, Possessiveness, Acquisitiveness
Derivative terms: Greedy
2. Noun. Reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins).
Exact synonyms: Avarice, Avaritia, Covetousness, 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
Definition of Greed
1. n. An eager desire or longing; greediness; as, a greed of gain.
Definition of Greed
1. Noun. A selfish or excessive desire for more than is needed or deserved, especially of money, wealth, food, or other possessions. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Greed
1. excessive desire for gain or wealth [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Greed
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Albanian