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

  • (..) What, you're saying that you're totally fine... with your teenage daughter running free with an older boy... in a city that's famous for its vice and debauchery is totally fine with you? Yeah, that's pretty much exactly what I'm saying. (HUMMING) (..)
    2014 The Fault in Our Stars