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hypocrite

[ hip-uh-krit ]

noun

  1. a person who pretends to have virtues, moral or religious beliefs, principles, etc., that they do not actually possess, especially a person whose actions belie stated beliefs.
  2. a person who feigns some desirable or publicly approved attitude, especially one whose private life, opinions, or statements belie their public statements.


hypocrite

/ ˈɪəɪ /

noun

  1. a person who pretends to be what he is not
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˌˈپ, adverb
  • ˌˈپ, adjective
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Other Word Forms

  • o·i· adjective
  • p·o·ٱ noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of hypocrite1

First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English ipocrite from Old French, from Late Latin hypocrita, from Greek ǰḗs “a stage actor,” hence “one who pretends to be what he is not,” equivalent to ǰī(Աٳ󲹾) ( hypocrisy ) + agent suffix
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Word History and Origins

Origin of hypocrite1

C13: from Old French ipocrite, via Late Latin, from Greek ܱǰŧ one who plays a part, from hupokrinein to feign, from krinein to judge
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Barton had claimed Aluko's father was financially corrupt and that her private education made her a "hypocrite", and accused her of "using the race card", the court heard.

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Barton had claimed Aluko's father was financially corrupt, and that her private education made her a "hypocrite" and he accused her of "using the race card", the court heard.

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In 2018, after Parker offered condolences for Cattrall's brother's death, Cattrall responded on social media, calling Parker a "hypocrite" and stating, "You are not my family. You are not my friend."

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"The purpose of surveillance was to prove he was a hypocrite by following him," she added.

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Being a huge phony doesn't necessarily make you a bad person or a hypocrite; it means you’re just playing the game with hopes of making it to the next level.

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