rapacity

rəˈpæsɪti
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Translation of rapacity into German

Noun

1.

behavior

Rare
intense greed for wealth or possessions
Rare
Habgier fRaffgier fGier f
  • His rapacity led him to exploit others.Seine Habgier führte dazu, dass er andere ausbeutete.
2.

wildlife

TECH.
predatory behavior of animals subsisting on live prey
TECH.
Raubgier
  • The eagle's rapacity was evident in its hunting.Die Raubgier des Adlers war bei seiner Jagd offensichtlich.
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Synonyms and analogies of rapacity in English

Examples of rapacity in a sentence

  • His rapacity for power knew no bounds.
  • The lion's rapacity was unmatched in the savannah.
  • Sharks exhibit rapacity when hunting in packs.

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

Noun
dieHabgiernf.

Their rapacity was evident when they offered low wages to the laborers.

Ihre Habgier wurde deutlich, als sie den Arbeitern niedrige Löhne anboten.

dieRaubgiernf.

As long as these prejudices persist. the struggle for existence must remain dominant, and bloodthirstiness and rapacity continue.

Solange diese Vorurteile weiterbestehen, muss der Kampf ums Dasein vorherrschen, müssen Blutdurst und Raubgier fortdauern.

dieRaffsuchtnf.

The US' old virtues like rapacity, shiftiness and thirst for revenge do not help now.

Die alten Tugenden der USA von Raffsucht, Verschlagenheit und Rachedurst helfen nun nicht weiter.

dieHabsuchtnf.

Today, we the workers of the developed or developing world are all victims of the rapacity of imperialist globalisation.

Wir, die Arbeiterschaft der entwickelten und sich entwickelnden Welt, sind alle Opfer der Habsucht der imperialistischen Globalisierung.

Profitgiern.

In their rapacity, they disregarded the environment for quick financial gain.

In ihrer Profitgier ignorierten sie die Umwelt für schnellen finanziellen Gewinn.

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Other translations for rapacity:

  • Giernf.
  • Raffgiernf.

rapacity: Examples and translations in context

The rapacity of big businesses often harms small local shops and communities.

Die Habgier großer Unternehmen schadet oft kleinen lokalen Geschäften und Gemeinden.

His rapacity led him to hoard wealth and never share with those in need.

Seine Habgier führte dazu, dass er Reichtum hortete und niemals mit Bedürftigen teilte.

The author's critique of rapacity highlights its destructive impact on society.

Die Kritik des Autors an der Habgier hebt ihre zerstörerische Wirkung auf die Gesellschaft hervor.

The rapacity of the investors resulted in unfair market practices.

Die Habgier der Investoren führte zu unfairen Marktpraktiken.

He was known for his rapacity, often cutting deals that were unfavorable to others.

Er war bekannt für seine Habgier und schloss oft Geschäfte ab, die für andere nachteilig waren.

The bureaucracy reminds them every day of its existence by its arbitrary rule, oppression, rapacity, and bloody vengefulness.

Die Bürokratie erinnert sie jeden Tag durch ihre Willkürherrschaft, durch Unterdrückung, Habgier und blutige Rachsucht an ihre Existenz.

The people, who felt the severity of his laws, at the same time acknowledged their justice, and found themselves protected from the rapacity of their superiors.

Das Volk, das die Härte des Gesetzes fühlte, aber auch seine Richtigkeit anerkannte, sah sich selbst vor der Habgier der Oberen geschützt.

Then the problem of strikes - which cause troubles in the country and are often connected with the excessive vexations of the workmen, as well as with the rapacity of manufacturers - how could it remain neglected?

Wie könnte also die Frage des Streiks - die dem Lande Schwierigkeiten bringt und oft sowohl mit dem übertriebenen Ärger der Arbeiter als auch mit der Habgier der Fabrikanten zusammenhängt - vernachlässigt werden?

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