rapacious
The word “rapacious” has 3 syllables: ra-pa-cious.
It's pronounced as /rəˈpeɪʃəs/.
What is synonym and antonym for rapacious?
In the thesaurus, “rapacious” has 10 synonyms and 23 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for rapacious along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for rapacious
- acquisitive
- avaricious
- eager
- ferocious
- greedy
- marauding
- mercenary
- predatory
- ravenous
- voracious
Antonyms for rapacious
- altruistic
- bounteous
- bountiful
- charitable
- content
- controlled
- full
- generous
- gentle
- glutted
- handsome
- herbivorous
- liberal
- magnanimous
- munificent
- satisfied
- selfless
- stuffed
- submissive
- tame
- unselfish
- unsparing
- vegetarian
Meanings of rapacious
- adjective
- Voracious; avaricious.
- Given to taking by force or plundering; aggressively greedy.
- (of an animal, usually a bird) Subsisting off live prey.
Example Sentences
- The rapacious greed of the corporation led to widespread environmental destruction.
- Many people are concerned about the rapacious practices of certain industries that exploit natural resources.
- The novel depicted a rapacious character who would stop at nothing to gain power and wealth.
- Her rapacious appetite for success often pushed her to work longer hours than her colleagues.
- The rapacious behavior of the hunters put several species at risk of extinction.
On this page you'll find 33 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to rapacious, such as: acquisitive, altruistic, avaricious, bounteous, bountiful, charitable, content.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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