greed
What is the Definition of greed?
Noun:
- excessive desire to acquire or possess more (especially more material wealth)
- reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins)
How can I use greed in a sentence?
Now they were facing a second pair of doors, silver this time, with words engraved upon them: Enter, stranger, but take heed Of what awaits the sin of greed, For those who take, but do not earn, Must pay most dearly in their turn.
Quirrell, full of hatred, greed, and ambition, sharing his soul with Voldemort, could not touch you for this reason.
Greed can lead to one’s downfall. - Жадность может привести к падению.
Greed can destroy relationships. - Жадность может разрушить отношения.
Other meanings of greed (synonyms, cognates).
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