Meaning & use

rapacious

adjective·Advanced

Aggressively greedy and eager to acquire wealth or possessions, often at others' expense.

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The rapacious landlord raised rents every year regardless of the tenants' struggles.

Historians describe the ancient empire's rapacious expansion into its neighboring territories.

A note on using this word

Rapacious is a strong literary word, often applied to businesses, individuals, or empires accused of exploiting others.

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greedypredatorygrasping

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