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   rapacious

   /rəˈpeɪʃəs/

   adjective

   • 1. aggressively greedy or grasping: "rapacious landlords"

   Word Origin late 16th century: from Latin rapax, rapacii- (from rapere ‘to snatch’) + -ous.

   Derivatives

   • 1. rapaciously adverb
   • 2. rapaciousness noun

   Scrabble Points: 13

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   RAPACIOUS definition: 1. having or showing a strong wish to take things for yourself, usually using unfair methods or…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of RAPACIOUS is excessively grasping or covetous. How to use rapacious in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Rapacious.

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   Rapacious definition: given to seizing for plunder or the satisfaction of greed.. See examples of RAPACIOUS used in a sentence.

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   RAPACIOUS meaning: 1. having or showing a strong wish to take things for yourself, usually using unfair methods or…. Learn more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRAPACIOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   rapacious. (rəpeɪʃəs ) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] If you describe a person or their behaviour as rapacious, you disapprove of their greedy or selfish behaviour. [formal, disapproval] He had a rapacious appetite for bird's nest soup. ...a rapacious exploitation policy.

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   Having or showing a strong or excessive desire to acquire money or possess things; greedy: "dishonest utilities and rapacious energy traders" (Paul Roberts). 2. Living by killing prey, especially in large numbers: rapacious coyotes. 3. Taking things by force; plundering: rapacious pirates.

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   Something rapacious is out to devour — anything, and little can stand in its way. A rapacious landlord is out for more rent, and a rapacious eater is only satisfied at the all-you-can-eat buffet.