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

  • (..) as soon as our backs were turned? That was different and you know it. These guys run the city. The government's done a deal with 'em. Bane's got their balls in a vice. That's not a deal. You move on Bane... the triggerman is gonna hit the button. You think he's given control of that bomb (..)
    2012 The Dark Knight Rises
  • (..) This is a mistake! Where is Bane? There's been no mistake, Mr. Stryver. You are... Philip Stryver, executive vice-president of... Daggett Industries... who, for years, has been living off the blood and sweat - of people less powerful than him. - Call Bane. I'm... I am one of you. (..)
    2012 The Dark Knight Rises