English-German translation for "avarice"

"avarice" German translation

avarice
[ˈævəris]noun | Substantiv s

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Geiz, Habsucht
  • Geizmasculine | Maskulinum m
    avarice
    Habsuchtfeminine | Femininum f
    avarice
    avarice
Das Paradoxon des Kapitalismus ist, dass er Habsucht, Gier und Neid zu Tugenden erhebt.
The paradox of capitalism is that it converts avarice, greed, and envy into virtues.
Source: News-Commentary
Gier, Geiz und Neid waren Todsünden.
Greed, avarice, and envy were among the deadly sins.
Source: News-Commentary
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