Hypocrite

Meaning

a person who acts in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings; a pretender

a person who pretends to have moral standards or beliefs but acts against them

Example Sentences

Don't be a hypocrite by demanding honesty from others while lying yourself.

People called him a hypocrite for lying about his actions.

Synonyms

pretender, fraud, deceiver, impostor, phony

Entry 1

pretender, fraud, deceiver, impostor

Entry 2

phony, pretender, fraud, deceiver

Antonyms

sincere person, honest individual, genuine person, authentic individual, honest person

Entry 1

sincere person, honest individual, genuine person, authentic individual

Entry 2

honest person, sincere person

Collocations

complete hypocrite, religious hypocrite, call someone hypocrite, called a hypocrite, expose a hypocrite

Entry 1

complete hypocrite, religious hypocrite, call someone hypocrite

Entry 2

called a hypocrite, expose a hypocrite, religious hypocrite