Avarice vs. Greed

Avarice vs. Greed — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Avarice and Greed

Avaricenoun

Excessive or inordinate desire of gain; greed for wealth

Greednoun

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

His greed was his undoing.

Avaricenoun

Inordinate desire for some supposed good.

Greednoun

excessive desire to acquire or possess more (especially more material wealth) than one needs or deserves

Avaricenoun

reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins)

Greednoun

reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins)

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Avaricenoun

extreme greed for material wealth