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pharisee

noun

/ˈfærɪsiː/

Meaning

A member of an ancient Jewish sect; by extension, a self-righteous or hypocritical person.

He acted like a pharisee, judging others while ignoring his own faults.

hypocrite, pretender, pietist

honest person, genuine believer

ancient Pharisee, modern pharisee, self-righteous pharisee

a person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something

Careful and persistent work or effort.

Direct descent from an ancestor; family line.

A traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena, often involving supernatural beings; a w...

The action of adding vitamins or other nutrients to food, especially as a public health measure.

a person who brags a lot or talks in a boastful way