avarice Definition
ava·rice (av′ə ris)
noun
too great a desire to have wealth; cupidity
Etymology: ME & OFr < L avaritia < avarus, greedy < avere, to desire
avarice Synonyms
avarice Usage Examples
Converse of subject
- motivate: He is to be her meal ticket for the rest of her days, and she is motivated by avarice as much as love.
- drive: An incredibly rapid evolution, driven by avarice, compulsion, globalization, and changing societal values!
Converse of object
- satisfy: Society cannot be a means of satisfying the social needs of its members, but merely a means of satisfying the avarice of individuals.
- have: Thus, the ariyans do not have avarice anymore.
Adjective modifier
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