covetousness
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:His greed led him to betray his friends.
Definition:an excessive desire to acquire or possess more than one needs or deserves
From greed
Example:The avarice of the businessman caused him to overlook ethical considerations.
Definition:a strong and unhealthy desire to acquire and possess more of something material than is needed or deserved
From avarice
Example:The thief's covetousness led him to steal from the store.
Definition:an excessive and typically unjustifiable desire to own or obtain something, especially property or wealth
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