Rapacity

Pronunciation: /ˈɹɑˈpɑˈsɪti/

Rapacity (noun)

  1. A strong desire to take things for yourself, often in an unfair way.
  2. Greedy and forceful taking, especially during conflict or when people are weak.

Examples

  • The company showed rapacity when it took more than it needed.
  • Rapacity can destroy trust when people take without asking.