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avarice

/ˈævərɪs/ noun · British & US

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What does avarice mean?

noun

Excessive or insatiable desire for wealth or material gain; greed.

Example

"The corrupt politician's avarice led to his downfall."

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Etymologically related

avaritia avarice avaricious avariciousness

Synonyms for avarice

greed covetousness avariciousness miserliness rapacity gluttony

Antonyms of avarice

generosity charity altruism

Rhymes with avarice

avarice curtice meritice precice