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hypocrite
[hip-uh-krit]
noun
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.
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
a person who pretends to be what he is not
Other 51Թ Forms
- hypocritical adjective
- superhypocrite noun
- ˌˈپ adverb
- ˌˈپ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of hypocrite1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of hypocrite1
Example Sentences
Before being sentenced, Hadi Matar stood and made a statement about freedom of speech in which he called Rushdie a hypocrite.
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.
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.
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.
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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