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Vice

A defect; a fault; an error; a blemish; an imperfection; as, the vices of a political constitution; the vices of a horse.

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Evil 76% connected

Having qualities tending to injury and mischief; having a nature or properties which tend to badness; mischievous; not good; worthless or deleterious…

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Evilness 76% connected

The condition or quality of being evil; badness; viciousness; malignity; vileness; as, evilness of heart; the evilness of sin.

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Transgression 76% connected

The act of transgressing, or of passing over or beyond any law, civil or moral; the violation of a law or known principle of rectitude; breach of com…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Gambling 76% connected

of Gamble

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Gaming 76% connected

of Game

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Intemperance 76% connected

The act of becoming, or state of being, intemperate; excess in any kind of action or indulgence; any immoderate indulgence of the appetites or passio…

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Intemperateness 76% connected

The state of being intemperate; excessive indulgence of any appetite or passion; as, intemperateness in eating or drinking.

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Play 76% connected

To engage in sport or lively recreation; to exercise for the sake of amusement; to frolic; to spot.

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Vicious 74% connected

Characterized by vice or defects; defective; faulty; imperfect.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Vicious 74% connected

Characterized by vice or defects; defective; faulty; imperfect.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Component part 1

Jaw 70% connected

One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.

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Synonym 2

Frailty 92% connected

The condition quality of being frail, physically, mentally, or morally, frailness; infirmity; weakness of resolution; liableness to be deceived or se…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Vise 92% connected

An instrument consisting of two jaws, closing by a screw, lever, cam, or the like, for holding work, as in filing.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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