vice

/vaɪs/ · noun

Meaning

A bad habit.
Any of various crimes related (depending on jurisdiction) to prostitution, pornography, gambling, alcohol, or drugs.
A defect in the temper or behaviour of a horse, such as to make the animal dangerous, to injure its health, or to diminish its usefulness.
A mechanical screw apparatus used for clamping or holding (also spelled vise).
A tool for drawing lead into cames, or flat grooved rods, for casements.
A grip or grasp.
A winding or spiral staircase.
To hold or squeeze with a vice, or as if with a vice.
One who acts in place of a superior.
In place of; subordinate to; designating a person below another in rank
Instead of, in place of

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