rapacity

noun
UK: /rəˈpæs.ə.ti/
US: /rəˈpæs.ə.ti/

  1. Extreme greed; the quality of wanting more than you need.

    1. His rapacity made him steal everything he could see.
    2. The corporation's rapacity led to the exploitation of its workers, leaving them in poverty.

  2. Aggressive greed or avarice, especially when exploiting others.

    1. The rapacity of the invaders led to widespread destruction.
    2. Her rapacity for wealth was insatiable, driving her to pursue ever riskier business ventures.

Synonyms

greed avarice cupidity voracity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rapacity" in English means: Extreme greed; the quality of wanting more than you need., Aggressive greed or avarice, especially when exploiting others..

The phonetic transcription of "rapacity" is /rəˈpæs.ə.ti/ in British English and /rəˈpæs.ə.ti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rapacity": greed, avarice, cupidity, voracity.

Example usage of "rapacity": "His rapacity made him steal everything he could see.". More examples on the page.