Associations to the word «Greed»

Wiktionary

GREED, noun. A selfish or excessive desire for more than is needed or deserved, especially of money, wealth, food, or other possessions.

Dictionary definition

GREED, noun. Excessive desire to acquire or possess more (especially more material wealth) than one needs or deserves.
GREED, noun. Reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins).

Wise words

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