Avarice and Extortion

Avarice

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

Extortion and avarice are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Extortion" instead a noun "Avarice".

Nearby Word: avaricious

Extortion

Extortion noun - The exaction of a grossly excessive charge for goods or services.
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Synonyms for Extortion

Avarice and extortion are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Avarice" instead a noun "Extortion".

How words are described

petty petty avarice petty extortion
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