1. plural of greed; instances or expressions of intense and selfish desire for wealth, food, power, or other possessions
Usage: typically used in formal or literary contexts to refer to multiple manifestations of greed

Examples

• The novel explores the various greeds that drive the characters to betray one another.
• Corporate greeds led to the financial crisis of 2008.
• History shows how the greeds of powerful nations have caused countless conflicts.
• She recognized her own greeds and worked to overcome them through meditation.
• The documentary exposes the greeds behind the exploitation of natural resources.