1
as in weaknesses
a defect in character
curiosity in children is not a vice, but something to be encouraged
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2
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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weaknesses
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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 24 May. 2025.
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