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

  • (..) Why do you want a story in the BU newspaper? Because I do. Now here's the arrangement. Eduardo is CFO and owns % of the company. Dustin is vice president and head of programing, and his % of the company will come from my end. Chris is director of publicity, and his compensation will depend on (..)
    2010 The Social Network