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vice Antonyms
Opposite of vice
Because the opposite of vice shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A relatively minor bad habit, personal weakness, or indulgence.
Usage Example
"Drinking a large cup of heavily sweetened coffee every morning is his only virtue."
Strongest
virtue
Strong
strength
strong point
merit
forte
• noun (Context 2)
Immoral or wicked behavior; a serious moral failing or flaw in character.
Usage Example
"The novel explores the corruption and virtue that plagued the city during the era of prohibition."
Strongest
virtue
morality
righteousness
goodness
Strong
rectitude
uprightness
integrity
probity
Similar words to vice
Words similar to vice shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
vise
in place of
immorality
bad habit
foible
iniquity
wickedness
instead of
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Vice. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/vice