Avarice and Venality

Avarice

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

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

Nearby Word: avaricious

Venality

Venality noun - Prostitution of talents or offices or services for reward.
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Synonyms for Venality

Avarice and venality are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Avarice" instead a noun "Venality".

Nearby Words: venal, venation
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