Rapacious Meaning in English
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Showing an extreme and greedy desire for something, especially for money, power, or food; can also describe aggressively taking what one wants.
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'Rapacious' is formal and often used in literature or criticism; it describes people, animals, or organizations with aggressive greed. Common collocations: 'rapacious appetite', 'rapacious landlords'. Not used for mild greed—implies harshness or exploitation.
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The rapacious businessman cared only about profit.
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Some animals have a rapacious hunger after winter.
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The company’s rapacious policies upset many workers.
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That landlord is notorious for his rapacious rent increases every year.
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People called the pirates rapacious because they took whatever they wanted.
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Her rapacious ambition drove her to outdo everyone at the company, no matter the cost.
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