vice — immoral or evil habits or practices
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: immoral or evil habits or practices
Pronunciation (IPA): /vaɪs/
Example Sentences
- His only vice was eating too much chocolate cake.
- The carpenter used a vice to hold the metal pipe steady.
- She claimed shopping was her harmless vice, but her credit card disagreed.
vice
NOUN[/vaɪs/]
immoral or evil habits or practices
a man with torn clothes and empty pockets frantically searches through trash cans for anything valuable. His hands shake as he desperately looks for coins or items to sell. A worried friend approaches from behind, reaching out to help but looking shocked at his condition. The gambler's wedding ring is missing and his wallet lies empty on the ground. Other people in the alley turn away or shake their heads in disapproval. The friend's face shows deep concern as she witnesses how far her friend has fallen. how immoral habits and practices have completely destroyed someone's life
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin vitium meaning 'defect' or 'fault', passing through Old French vice before entering English. Originally denoting a moral failing or immoral behavior, the term later developed a secondary meaning as a mechanical clamping tool.
Breakdown
Latin vitium (defect, fault) → Old French vice → English vice. The tool sense may derive from the notion of something that 'grips' or 'holds fast', influenced by Old French vis meaning 'screw'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His only vice was eating too much chocolate cake.”
“The carpenter used a vice to hold the metal pipe steady.”
“She claimed shopping was her harmless vice, but her credit card disagreed.”
“The detective worked for the vice department, investigating illegal gambling.”
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