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Meaning of rapacious
The primary meaning of the word "rapacious" is having or showing a strong desire to take or seize something, especially in a greedy or violent manner.
Etymology of rapacious
The word "rapacious" comes from the Latin "rapax", meaning "given to seizing or carrying off", which is derived from "rapere", meaning "to seize or carry off"
Historically, the word has been used to describe individuals or entities that engage in predatory or exploitative behavior, often in a violent or unjust manner
Synonyms
predatory
greedy
voracious
avaricious
insatiable
ravenous
grasping
covetous
mercenary
exploitative
oppressive
extortionate
usurious
plundering
pillaging
marauding
rapine
predatory
pillaging
looting
despoiling
devastative
destructive
ravaging
ruthless
merciless
pitiless
cruel
brutal
savage
ferocious
fierce
barbarous
ferine
bestial
Definitions
- Having or showing a strong and often unjust desire to take something for yourself, especially in a greedy or violent manner
- * (Of an animal) taking or eating a large amount of food in a short time
Usage Examples
- The company has been accused of being rapacious in its pursuit of profits, exploiting its workers and damaging the environment
- * The rapacious bird of prey swooped down and seized its unsuspecting victim