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Meaning of rapacity
The primary meaning of "rapacity" is excessive or insatiable greed for wealth, power, or material gain.
Etymology of rapacity
The word "rapacity" originates from the Latin "rapacitas," which is derived from "rapax," meaning "covetous" or "rapacious."
Historically, the term has been used to describe excessive or insatiable greed, often in the context of plunder, pillage, or exploitation.
Synonyms
greed
avarice
covetousness
cupidity
voracity
gluttony
insatiability
rapaciousness
predatory
exploitativeness
extortion
plunder
pillage
ravage
despoliation
spoliation
plundering
marauding
pillaging
looting
ransacking
sacking
despoiling
ravaging
preying
predation
exploitation
oppression
exaction
usury
extortionate
greedy
grasping
acquisitive
selfish
self-seeking
mercenary
venal
corrupt
bribable
Definitions
- The quality of being rapacious or excessively greedy, especially in a predatory or exploitative manner.
- * The state of being excessively covetous or avaricious, often characterized by a desire to seize or plunder something, especially in a violent or unjust manner.
Usage Examples
- The corporation's rapacity for profits led them to exploit their workers and disregard environmental concerns.
- * The conqueror's rapacity for wealth and power drove him to pillage and plunder the conquered city.
Antonyms
generosity
altruism
selflessness
magnanimity
liberality
openhandedness
munificence
philanthropy
benevolence
kindness
charity
largesse
bounty
hospitality
unselfishness
disinterestedness
public-spiritedness
high-mindedness
nobility
integrity
uprightness
incorruptibility
honesty
fairness
justice
equity