rapacious

rəˈpeɪʃəs
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Translation of rapacious into German

Adjective

1.

greed

aggressively greedy or grasping
  • The rapacious landlord raised the rent excessively..Der habgierige Vermieter erhöhte die Miete übermäßig
2.

predatory

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living by preying on other animals
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  • The rapacious eagle swooped down on its prey.Der räuberische Adler stürzte sich auf seine Beute.
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Synonyms and analogies of rapacious in English

Examples of rapacious in a sentence

  • Rapacious investors took over the company, disregarding its legacy.
  • The rapacious wolf hunted in the dense forest.
  • Rapacious creatures often dominate their ecosystems.

Translations of "rapacious" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
habgierigadj.

Despite their beauty, the rapacious gulls can quickly spoil a beach picnic.

Trotz ihrer Schönheit können habgierige Möwen schnell ein Picknick am Strand verderben.

räuberischadj.

The system of neocolonialism emerged, which is not less rapacious than the old colonialism.

Es entstand das System des Neokolonialismus, das nicht weniger räuberisch wie das alte Kolonialsystem ist.

gierigadj.

She savaged that poor cake like some rapacious wolverine.

Sie verschlang den Kuchen wie ein gieriger Vielfraß.

gierigeadj.

Neighbors complained about the rapacious weeds overtaking their gardens in the summer.

Nachbarn beschwerten sich über das gierige Unkraut, das im Sommer ihre Gärten übernahm.

raffgierigeadj.

Most of this is accumulated interest on loans borrowed by rapacious dictators of the past.

Der Großteil davon sind Zinsen für Kredite, die raffgierige Diktatoren in der Vergangenheit aufgenommen haben.

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Other translations for rapacious:

  • unersättlichadj.
  • raubgierigadj.

rapacious: Examples and translations in context

Legends speak of the rapacious condor that watches over mountainous terrains.

Legenden sprechen von dem habgierigen Kondor, der über bergiges Terrain wacht.

The rapacious businessman pursued profits at the expense of his loyal employees.

Der habgierige Geschäftsmann verfolgte Profite auf Kosten seiner treuen Mitarbeiter.

The rapacious falcon surveyed the field, eagerly anticipating its next meal.

Der habgierige Falke inspizierte das Feld, voller Vorfreude auf seine nächste Mahlzeit.

With every flap, the rapacious heron glided gracefully toward its fishing grounds.

Mit jedem Flügelschlag glitt der habgierige Reiher anmutig zu seinen Jagdgründen.

The rapacious mockingbird sang sweetly while stealthily scouting for insects.

Die habgierige Spottdrossel sang süß, während sie heimlich nach Insekten Ausschau hielt.

Even the rapacious crow can be surprisingly intelligent while hunting for scraps.

Sogar die habgierige Krähe kann überraschend intelligent sein, wenn sie nach Abfällen sucht.

From high above, the rapacious kite scanned the landscape for signs of life.

Von hoch oben scannte der habgierige Milan die Landschaft nach Lebenszeichen ab.

A rapacious nature is vital for the balance of the ecosystem among avian species.

Eine habgierige Natur ist wichtig für das Gleichgewicht des Ökosystems unter den Vogelarten.

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