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Hypocrisy

noun

/hɪˈpɑː.krə.si/

Meaning

the practice of claiming to have moral standards that one does not actually possess; insincerity

the practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs but behaving in a way that contradicts them

His hypocrisy was exposed when he criticized others for the same mistakes he had made.

His speech against corruption was full of hypocrisy.

sheer hypocrisy

insincerity, pretense, duplicity, deception, deceit, dishonesty

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insincerity, pretense, duplicity, deception

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insincerity, deceit, dishonesty, pretense

sincerity, honesty, integrity, genuineness

Entry 1

sincerity, honesty, integrity, genuineness

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honesty, sincerity, integrity

moral hypocrisy, expose hypocrisy, sheer hypocrisy, political hypocrisy, religious hypocrisy

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moral hypocrisy, expose hypocrisy, sheer hypocrisy

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political hypocrisy, moral hypocrisy, religious hypocrisy

A thing that indicates the state or level of something.

The quality of being driven by emotions rather than reason; emotional responsiveness.

a small round object with a hole through it for threading

The tendency to act quickly and without thought or care; lack of self-control.

the quality of being morally right or justifiable

a hole dug in the ground to receive a coffin; a place of burial; serious or solemn