Cool MateMeaning of Vice
criminal activities that involve sex or drugs
In simple words: A bad habit or immoral action.
Vice in a sentence
- At the door were two plain-clothes detectives from the vice squad.
- The bright 21-year-old turned to a secret life of vice after getting bored with her studies at college.
- The film ended most satisfactorily: vice punished and virtue rewarded.
- Greed is a terrible vice.
- Chocolate brownies are my only vice.
- He used his inheritance to indulge his vices of drinking and gambling.
- Of his many vices, his cruelty was the worst.
- She often spends a fortune on clothes—it's her greatest vice.
- The occasional cigar is my only vice.
- He held my arm in a **vice-like** *(= very firm)* **grip**.
How to use Vice
Used to describe negative behaviors like smoking or gambling. Often used in societal contexts, discussing personal faults or societal issues. Not usually used in formal scenarios.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'vice' as 'bad spice' – it's something that makes life less sweet.
Related words
Synonyms for Vice
- sin
- transgression
- immorality
- wrongdoing
- depravity
Common mistakes with Vice
- Confused with 'vice versa' which has a different meaning.
- Using it as a verb; 'vice' is only a noun.
Vice appears in
Vice in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
رذيلة, آفة
عادة سيئة أو فعل غير أخلاقي.
- Bengaliবাংলা
অপকর্ম, খারাপ অভ্যাস
একটি খারাপ অভ্যাস বা অনৈতিক কাজ।
- GermanDeutsch
Laster, Lasterhaftigkeit
Eine schlechte Angewohnheit oder unmoralische Handlung.
- SpanishEspañol
Vicio
Un mal hábito o acción inmoral.
- Persianفارسی
فساد، رذیلت، عادت بد
یک عادت بد یا عمل غیراخلاقی.
- FrenchFrançais
Vice
Une mauvaise habitude ou une action immorale.
- Hindiहिन्दी
Vice
एक बुरी आदत या अनैतिक काम।
- ItalianItaliano
Vizio, Peccato
Un'abitudine sbagliata o un'azione immorale.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Vício
Um mau hábito ou ação imoral.
- RussianРусский
Порок, Преступность
Плохая привычка или безнравственный поступок.
- Urduاردو
فساد، برائی
بری عادت یا غیر اخلاقی فعل۔
- Chinese中文
恶习
一种坏习惯或不道德的行为。
More words like Vice
- Sin
- Wrong doing
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Vice
What does Vice mean?
A bad habit or immoral action.
What is the definition of Vice?
criminal activities that involve sex or drugs
How do you use Vice in a sentence?
At the door were two plain-clothes detectives from the vice squad.
Can you give another example of Vice?
The bright 21-year-old turned to a secret life of vice after getting bored with her studies at college.
What are synonyms for Vice?
Common alternatives include sin, transgression, immorality, wrongdoing, depravity.
What is the opposite of Vice?
Opposite meanings include virtue, goodness, honor.
What words go with Vice?
It commonly pairs with secret, have, indulge, indulge in, secret, have, indulge, indulge in.
What are common mistakes when using Vice?
Confused with 'vice versa' which has a different meaning. Using it as a verb; 'vice' is only a noun.
How do you pronounce Vice?
US: /["/vaɪs/"]/, UK: /["/vaɪs/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Vice?
Used to describe negative behaviors like smoking or gambling. Often used in societal contexts, discussing personal faults or societal issues. Not usually used in formal scenarios.
What CEFR level is Vice?
"Vice" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.