Rapacious is a related term of thievish.
As adjectives the difference between rapacious and thievish
is that
rapacious is voracious; avaricious while
thievish is having a tendency to steal.
rapacious English
Adjective
( en adjective)
Voracious; avaricious.
* 1787 , :
- To presume a want of motives for such contests [of power between states] as an argument against their existence, would be to forget that men are ambitious, vindictive, and rapacious .
Given to taking by force or plundering; aggressively greedy.
* 1910 , :
- A Prince [...] sooner becomes hated by being rapacious and by interfering with the property and with the women of his subjects, than in any other way.
Subsisting off live prey.
* 1827 , :
- Even the rapacious birds appeared to comprehend the nature of the ceremony, for [...] they once more began to make their airy circuits above the place [...]
Usage notes
* The use of this term for animals other than birds is dated.
Synonyms
* See also
Related terms
* rapaciously
* rapaciousness
* rapacity
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thievish English
Adjective
( en adjective)
Having a tendency to steal
Having the manner of a thief; furtive
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