vices

plural of vice
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as in prostitutions
the practice of engaging in sexual activities for money a seedy section of the city where vice is rampant and very much out in the open

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  • The weaknesses have been narrowed down.
    Dan Cancian, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • This can help identify weaknesses in security protocols so leaders can better educate employees on how to spot and respond to potential threats.
    Rick Hutchinson, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Vices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vices. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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