Meaning Of The Word Rapacious

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rapacious
If you describe a person or their behaviour as rapacious, you disapprove of their greedy or selfish behaviour.

rapacious in American English
taking by force; plundering
adjective: given to seizing for plunder or the satisfaction of greed

rapacious in British English
adjective: practising pillage or rapine

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