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

  • (..) Then tell me, future boy... ...who's president of the United States in ? - Ronald Reagan. - Ronald Reagan? The actor? Then who's vice president? Jerry Lewis? DOC: I suppose Jane Wyman is the First Lady. MARTY: Wait, Doc! DOC: And Jack Benny is treasury secretary. MARTY: Listen to me. (..)
    1985 Back to the Future