excessive desire to acquire or possess more (especially more material wealth) than one needs or deserves
"His greed led him to steal from his own company just to buy a bigger house."
reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins)
"The merchant's soul was consumed by greed, a relentless hunger that drove him to exploit his customers without remorse."
A selfish or excessive desire for more than is needed or deserved, especially of money, wealth, food, or other possessions.
"His greed led him to hoard all the groceries even though his neighbors were going hungry."
To desire in a greedy manner, or to act on such a desire.
"The neighbors watched greedily as he scooped up every last crumb from their shared plate."