vice

Meanings

• noun

  behavior or habit that is harmful, immoral, or contrary to law or good morals; a fault or weakness

  - "Smoking is a dangerous vice."
  - "Alcohol is a common vice."
  - "Gambling can be a costly vice."

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Pronunciation

1. /vaɪs/
   
   
   
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2. /vaɪs/
   
   
   
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3. /vaɪs/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

virtue

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with vice
nice , spice , prize , suprise , vise , rise

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Variants

List of all variants of vice that leads to same result
vice , vices , viced , vicing , vise , vice- , vice admiral , vice admirals , vice chancellor , vice chancellors , vice-chancellor , vice-chancellors , vice-consul , vice-consuls , vice presidency , vice president , vice presidential , vice-regent , vice-regents

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Etymology

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From Old French vise, from Latin vitium 'a fault'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'vice' is derived from the Latin word 'vitium', which means 'a fault'.

2. The term 'vice president' originally referred to the person who took the place of the president in his absence, and was often seen as a 'vice' or substitute for the president.

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Related Concepts

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1. virtue: The opposite of vice, virtue refers to moral excellence or goodness.

2. addiction: A vice can become an addiction, leading to compulsive behavior and negative consequences.

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Culture

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Vice has been a topic of interest in literature, art, and music for centuries. It has been depicted as a temptation that can lead individuals astray, often resulting in negative consequences. In literature, vice is a common theme in works such as Dante's Inferno and John Milton's Paradise Lost. In art, it is often portrayed as a seductive figure, tempting individuals with its allure. In music, songs about vice often explore the consequences of giving in to temptation.

How to Memorize "vice"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person engaging in a harmful behavior, such as smoking or gambling.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'vice' with the idea of a harmful behavior or habit.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'VICES' to remember the common vices: Violence, Intoxication, Craving, Envy, and Sex.

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