greed
Definitions
Noun
- Excessive desire to acquire or possess more (especially more material wealth) than one needs or deserves
- Reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins)
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| 1 | grand | 1 | 48 |
| 2 | grand-daughter | 3 | 2 |
| 3 | grind | 1 | 2 |
| 4 | grand's | 1 | 0 |
| 5 | grund | 1 | 0 |
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Sound Alikes: 2
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 0
Consonant Matches: 5
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This Word in the News:
‘They prey on greed, fear, lust and love:’ Scams prey on peoples’ finances in multiple ways
Jun 6, 2025 Hamilton In-depth, Investigative News from Journal-News
Jun 6, 2025 Hamilton In-depth, Investigative News from Journal-News
Letters: Trump’s legacy of greed | ICE agents overboard | Don’t harass citizens
Jun 6, 2025 Orlando Sentinel
Jun 6, 2025 Orlando Sentinel
WATCH: Derek Tran Fighting Back Against Corporate Greed in Washington
Jun 5, 2025 Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Jun 5, 2025 Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Manchester United's Financial Abyss: Glazers' Greed Pushes Club to the Brink
Jun 6, 2025 Athlon Sports
Jun 6, 2025 Athlon Sports