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greed in Persian

حرص hers

/ɡɹiːd/

greed in Persian: حرص (hers). In English, greed means a selfish or excessive desire for more than is needed or deserved, especially of money, wealth, food, or other possessions.

Persian words for greed

selfish desire for more than is needed
حرص hers

English meaning of greed

  1. noun A selfish or excessive desire for more than is needed or deserved, especially of money, wealth, food, or other possessions.
  2. verb To desire in a greedy manner, or to act on such a desire.
  3. verb To play greedily or aggressively in a high-risk, high-reward scenario.

Full definition of greed

greed in a sentence

  • His greed was his undoing.

Synonyms of greed

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Questions about greed in Persian

What is the meaning of greed in Persian?
Greed in Persian is حرص (hers).
معنی greed چیست؟
Greed: حرص (hers).
What does greed mean in English?
Greed means a selfish or excessive desire for more than is needed or deserved, especially of money, wealth, food, or other possessions.

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