1. plural of avarice; instances of extreme greed for wealth or material gain
Usage: rare plural form

Examples

• The novel explored the different avarices that drove each character to corruption.
• History shows us many examples of the avarices that led to the downfall of empires.
• The documentary examined the various avarices present in modern corporate culture.
• Their avarices knew no bounds as they competed for control of the company.
• The philosopher wrote about the avarices that plague human nature.