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

  • (..) For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours, now and forever Amen. Some of the students were disturbed by your posters. It's just a bird head on a lady body, or vice versa. I think it's a little upsetting. It’s my tradition to run for office. Don't worry, I won't win. (..)
    2017 Lady Bird