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cant

noun
/kænt/

Meaning

Hypocritical and insincere talk, especially about moral or religious principles.

Example Sentences

The politician's speech was filled with cant about honesty and integrity.

Example Expressions

cant and hypocrisy

Synonyms

hypocrisy, insincerity, pretense, jargon, sanctimony

Antonyms

honesty, sincerity, truth

Collocations

religious cant, political cant, moral cant, cant of reform

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