💰pelf

noun
/pɛlf/

Meaning

Money, especially when gained dishonorably.

Example Sentences

The corrupt official was motivated only by pelf.

Synonyms

wealth, riches, lucre, gains

Antonyms

poverty, need, honesty

Collocations

ill-gotten pelf, pursue pelf, seek pelf, corrupt pelf

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