vice (Meaning)

Wordnet

vice (n)

moral weakness

a specific form of evildoing

Webster

vice (n.)

A defect; a fault; an error; a blemish; an imperfection; as, the vices of a political constitution; the vices of a horse.

A moral fault or failing; especially, immoral conduct or habit, as in the indulgence of degrading appetites; customary deviation in a single respect, or in general, from a right standard, implying a defect of natural character, or the result of training and habits; a harmful custom; immorality; depravity; wickedness; as, a life of vice; the vice of intemperance.

The buffoon of the old English moralities, or moral dramas, having the name sometimes of one vice, sometimes of another, or of itself; -- called also Iniquity.

A kind of instrument for holding work, as in filing. Same as Vise.

A tool for drawing lead into cames, or flat grooved rods, for casements.

A gripe or grasp.

Webster

vice (v. t.)

To hold or squeeze with a vice, or as if with a vice.

Webster

vice (prep.)

In the place of; in the stead; as, A. B. was appointed postmaster vice C. D. resigned.

Denoting one who in certain cases may assume the office or duties of a superior; designating an officer or an office that is second in rank or authority; as, vice president; vice agent; vice consul, etc.

vice Sentence Examples

  1. His penchant for procrastination became a vice that hindered his academic success.
  2. Smoking was a vice he struggled to overcome, despite the known health risks.
  3. The allure of easy money proved to be a vice for many who fell into the trap of get-rich-quick schemes.
  4. In times of stress, she found solace in chocolate, a vice that offered temporary comfort.
  5. His uncontrollable temper was a vice that strained his relationships with family and friends.
  6. The corporate world can sometimes foster a culture where cutting corners becomes an accepted vice.
  7. Despite knowing the consequences, he couldn't resist the vice of indulging in excessive online shopping.
  8. Excessive use of social media can turn from a pastime into a vice that consumes valuable time and energy.
  9. The politician's reputation suffered when his involvement in a corruption scandal was revealed as a hidden vice.
  10. Addiction to video games became a vice that affected his productivity and overall well-being.

FAQs About the word vice

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His penchant for procrastination became a vice that hindered his academic success.

Smoking was a vice he struggled to overcome, despite the known health risks.

The allure of easy money proved to be a vice for many who fell into the trap of get-rich-quick schemes.

In times of stress, she found solace in chocolate, a vice that offered temporary comfort.