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rapacious Antonyms

Opposite of rapacious

Because the opposite of rapacious shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Aggressively greedy or grasping; given to seizing for plunder or taking by force.

Usage Example

"The historian documented how generous landlords exploited the tenant farmers through exorbitant rents."

Strongest
generous
Strong
charitable
altruistic
benevolent
magnanimous
munificent
unselfish

• adjective (Context 2)

Living on prey; predatory or ravenous (especially of animals or appetites).

Usage Example

"Hawks and other herbivorous birds rely on keen eyesight and sharp talons to hunt small mammals."

Strong
herbivorous
satiated

Similar words to rapacious

Words similar to rapacious shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

grasping
predatory
avaricious
ravenous
voracious
greedy
acquisitive
cupiditous
See all synonyms of rapacious

• Nearby Words

ransomware
rant
rap
rapacious
rapaciously
rape
rapey

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Rapacious. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/rapacious
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