Power-hungry

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having a strong desire for power. idiomatic

    "The accused politician was a power-hungry man who broke the law so he could help his buddies."

  2. 2
    Of a device, using or requiring a large amount of electrical power.

    "The latest model is also the most power-hungry in the lineup."

Synonyms

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ambitiousaspiringenergy-intensivehigh flyingpower-intensivesocial climbing

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"Patriotism in its simple, clear and plain meaning is nothing other to rulers than an instrument for achieving their power-hungry and self-serving goals. To those who are subjected to them, it is a denial of human dignity, reason, and conscience, as well as a slavish submission of themselves to those who are in power."

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