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

  • (..) and I'll be back before you know it. So you go get ready. We'll go see those chimpanzees. Sarah... what are you doing? Each of us have our vices. Sarah, whatever you may think... ...your only competition for my affections is our little girl. I love you. I will always love you and you alone. (..)
    2006 The Prestige