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hypocrite
[ hip-uh-krit ]
noun
- 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.
- 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
- a person who pretends to be what he is not
Derived Forms
- ˌˈپ, adverb
- ˌˈپ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- o·i· adjective
- p·o·ٱ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of hypocrite1
Word History and Origins
Origin of hypocrite1
Example Sentences
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.
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.
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."
"The purpose of surveillance was to prove he was a hypocrite by following him," she added.
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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