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avarice in German

avarice in German is Gier — avarice means an excessive, greedy desire for wealth or possessions.

avarice in German

Gier
noun
Excessive or inordinate desire of gain; greed for wealth

What does "avarice" mean?

  1. noun An excessive, greedy desire for wealth or possessions.
    "His avarice led him to cheat his own business partners."
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avarice in a sentence

  • His avarice led him to cheat his own business partners.
  • The novel is a study of avarice and its cost to the soul.

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What is "avarice" in German?

"avarice" in German is Gier. avarice means: An excessive, greedy desire for wealth or possessions.

How do you use "avarice" in a sentence?

Example: "His avarice led him to cheat his own business partners." In German, "avarice" is Gier.

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