Anger and Greed

Anger

Anger noun - An intense emotional state of displeasure with someone or something.

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Greed and anger are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Greed" instead a noun "Anger".

Nearby Words: angry, angered, angering

Greed noun - An intense selfish desire for wealth or possessions.

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Anger and greed are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Anger" instead a noun "Greed".

Nearby Words: greedy, greediness, greedily

pure	pure anger	pure greed
true	true anger	true greed
sheer	sheer anger	sheer greed
raw	raw anger	raw greed
Other adjectives: petty, constant, violent, extreme, excessive, cold, internal, mere, overwhelming, previous.

In this case, the victim of the possession must be overtaken by negative emotions, such as sadness, anger or greed in order to make a perfect host for the Horror.

Source: Demonic Possession
First motivated by greed and anger, they gradually become (at least partially) freedom fighters, striking against the alien oppressors and their human lackeys, as well as protecting defenseless mutant communities and striking deals with local governments, who are not happy with being occupied.

Source: Video Game / Piratez
Although told that this is just part of the business ("If you hire a guy to steal for you, he's gonna steal a little for himself"), their anger and greed ends up partially triggering the downfall of everyone.

Source: Film / Casino

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