vice

Definition

Bad or immoral behaviour.

Etymology

PIE word *dwóh₁ From Middle English vice, from Old French vice, from Latin vitium (“fault or blemish”). Displaced native Old English unþēaw.

Example Sentences

• "Pride is a vice, not a virtue."
• "Smoking was a vice Sally picked up in high school."
• "Shepard: I wear a lot of hats, Mr. Vargas. Some days I shut down criminals. Some days I defuse nukes. Some days I like to enjoy private vices. You understand me?"

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