avarices

[US]/ˈævərisiz/
[UK]/əˈvɛrɪˌsiz/

Translation

n.Excessive greed for wealth or material gain; avarice.

Phrases & Collocations

fueled by avarices

chasing after avarices

Example Sentences

his avarices led him to betray his friends.

the avarices of the wealthy often blind them to the needs of the poor.

she struggled with her avarices, wanting more than she needed.

the avarices of the corporation resulted in environmental destruction.

his avarices were evident in his refusal to share.

avarices can ruin relationships if not kept in check.

her avarices drove her to accumulate wealth at all costs.

the avarices of a few can impact the lives of many.

he justified his avarices by claiming it was for his family.

many stories warn against the dangers of avarices.

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