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cupidity

noun
/kjuːˈpɪdəti/

Meaning

Excessive desire for wealth or possessions; greed.

Example Sentences

The king's downfall was caused by his cupidity.

Synonyms

greed, avarice, lust, covetousness

Antonyms

generosity, selflessness, charity

Collocations

cupidity of wealth, cupidity for power, cupidity and corruption

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