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

  • (..) You have to be here in case of a deadlock... Hey, I'm gonna see you later. - -With the red tie for that. - Jenna? - Absolutely, Mr. Vice President. Red tie's the way to go. Jenna. Jenna. Did you get me in? - What do I get if I did? - What do you want? Dinner. Candlelight. (..)
    2013 White House Down
  • (..) The vice president is scheduled to preside over a Senate vote today... ...on President Sawyer's controversial Middle East peace plan. Then tomorrow, the vote will go to Congress. (..)
    2013 White House Down