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Plural for an intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth or resources
“It has only bred and encouraged a race for greed and amassing wealth at the cost of the sufferers.”
Plural for the state of consuming too much food, or the desire to do so
“The vultures were feasting on piles of viscera, snatching pieces away, eating with greed and relish, and then barging back in for more.”
Plural for a deep or excessive desire for more than is needed or deserved
“It could be that an intense greed for story was healthy for our ancestors but has some harmful consequences in a world where books, MP3 players, TVs, and iPhones make story omnipresent.”
Plural for a feeling of discontent or resentment at someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck
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