vices

The word “vices” has 2 syllables: vic-es

It's pronounced as /ˈvaɪ.sɪz/

What is synonym and antonym for vices?

In the thesaurus, “vices” has 74 synonyms and 31 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for vices along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for vices

blemish
blemishes
blots
carnality
corruption
corruptions
debasement
debauchery
decay
defect
deficiencies
degeneracy
demerit
demerits
demimondes
depravities
depravity
derelictions
evil
evildoing
evils
failing
failings
fault
faults
feet of clay
flaw
flaws
foible
foibles
frailties
frailty
harlotries
ill
immoralities
immorality
imperfection
imperfections
indecency
iniquity
lechery
lewdness
libidinousness
licentiousness
looseness
lubricity
lust
maleficence
malignance
mar
minuses
nits
offense
perversion
profligacy
prostitutions
rot
sensuality
shortcoming
shortcomings
sins
soft spots
spots
squalor
stains
transgression
trespass
venality
wants
weak point
weaknesses
whoredoms
wickedness
wrong

Antonyms for vices

advantage
chastity
cleanness
decency
development
excellences
good
good point
goodness
growth
happiness
honor
improvement
integrities
kindness
merits
modesty
moralities
morality
obedience
perfection
perfections
probities
propriety
purity
rectitudes
right
strength
strong point
virtue
virtues

Meanings of vices

noun
1. A bad habit.
2. Any of various crimes related (depending on jurisdiction) to prostitution, pornography, gambling, alcohol, or drugs.
3. 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.
4. A mechanical screw apparatus used for clamping or holding (also spelled vise).
5. A tool for drawing lead into cames, or flat grooved rods, for casements.
6. A grip or grasp.
7. A winding or spiral staircase.
8. One who acts in place of a superior.

Example Sentences

He struggled to overcome his bad vices.
The novel explores the vices of greed and corruption.
Some vices can be difficult to break without support.
The city is working to reduce crime and other vices.
Ancient philosophers often wrote about human vices and virtues.

On this page you'll find 105 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to vices, such as: advantage, blemish, blemishes, blots, carnality, chastity, cleanness.

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