vice

Definition

  • noun: bad or immoral behavior or habits
  • noun: moral depravity or corruption
  • Brit spelling of 'vise'
  • synonyms: wickedness, iniquity, sin

Examples

  • She ended up having a lot of influence on his career, and 'vice versa'. [=and he also ended up having a lot of influence on her career]

  • The camera can adjust for a light subject on a dark background, or 'vice versa'. [=or a dark subject on a light background]

  • He was arrested by the 'vice squad'. [=police officers who investigate crimes involving sex or drugs]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) that I care for you, but I don't know how much I can be there. I think I'm gonna just sit here for a while. Yeah, you should. Uh, the vice president would like you to leave the White House before she's sworn in. She doesn't think it would be a good idea for word to get out (..)
    2017 TvShow: House of Cards Title: Chapter 65 Season: 5 Episode 13
  • (..) you and Doug are to Francis at this point. So, it's really just waiting for the dust to settle. That's all. Why does it feel like you're telling me my career is over, Madam Vice President? No, I'm just saying, you just need to go away for a little while. And we'll bring you back into the fold (..)
    2017 TvShow: House of Cards Title: Chapter 65 Season: 5 Episode 13