rapacity

/ræˈpæsɪti/

Definitions

1. noun

A quality of being extremely greedy or having a strong desire for power or wealth; a state of extreme greed or rapaciousness.

“The corrupt politician’s rapacity for wealth led to numerous scandals.”

2. noun

The quality of being rapacious; a tendency to seize or take everything in one’s power.

“The company’s rapacity for market share led to its aggressive expansion into new markets.”

Synonyms

  • avarice
  • greed
  • rapaciousness

Antonyms

  • charity
  • generosity