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There are 2 meanings of the word Avarice.

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Avarice - as a noun

Reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
avaritiacovetousness17greed7rapacity15

Extreme greed for material wealth

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
avariciousness19covetousness17cupidity16

Example Sentences

"His avarice drove him to cheat and lie in order to accumulate more wealth."
"The company's avarice led to unethical business practices."
"The king's avarice knew no bounds; he hoarded all the treasures for himself."
"She succumbed to avarice and stole money from her own family."
"His avarice for power drove him to overthrow the government."
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Word Game Points

Is AVARICE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, avarice is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

AVARICE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is AVARICE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, avarice is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
AVARICE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is AVARICE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, avarice is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
AVARICE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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