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hypocrite

[hip-uh-krit]

noun

  1. 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.

  2. 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

  1. a person who pretends to be what he is not

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • hypocritical adjective
  • superhypocrite noun
  • ˌˈپ adverb
  • ˌˈپ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of hypocrite1

First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English ipocrite from Old French, from Late Latin hypocrita, from Greek ǰḗs “a stage actor,” hence “one who pretends to be what he is not,” equivalent to ǰī(Աٳ󲹾) ( hypocrisy ) + agent suffix
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of hypocrite1

C13: from Old French ipocrite, via Late Latin, from Greek ܱǰŧ one who plays a part, from hupokrinein to feign, from krinein to judge
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Before being sentenced, Hadi Matar stood and made a statement about freedom of speech in which he called Rushdie a hypocrite.

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Before being sentenced, Matar stood and made a statement about freedom of speech in which he called Rushdie a hypocrite, according to the Associated Press.

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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.

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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.

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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."

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