greed
IPA: grˈid
noun
- A selfish or excessive desire for more than is needed or deserved, especially of money, wealth, food, or other possessions.
verb
- To desire in a greedy manner, or to act on such a desire.
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Examples of "greed" in Sentences
- He is the personification of greed.
- The man is well known for his greed.
- Avidity likely leads to greed for people.
- The ingratitude and greed is mind boggling.
- He does this in the cause of greed of money.
- Insatiable greed and the desire for power are infinite.
- The affective reactions are greed, hatred and delusion.
- Consumers are victims of the greed of the record industry.
- The roots of the unwholesome are greed, hate and delusion.
- Scripture has twisted desire into lust, covetousness, and greed.
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