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hypocrisy

[ hi-pok-ruh-see ]

noun

, plural hy·poc·ri·sies.
  1. a pretense of having a virtuous character, moral or religious beliefs or principles, etc., that one does not really possess.
  2. a pretense of having some desirable or publicly approved attitude.
  3. an act or instance of hypocrisy.


hypocrisy

/ hɪˈpɒkrəsɪ /

noun

  1. the practice of professing standards, beliefs, etc, contrary to one's real character or actual behaviour, esp the pretence of virtue and piety
  2. an act or instance of this
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of hypocrisy1

First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English ipocrisie, from Old French, from Late Latin hypocrisis, from Greek hypókrisis “play acting,” from hypokrī(nesthai)́ “to play a part, explain” (from hypo- hypo- + krī́nein “to distinguish, separate”) + -sis -sis
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Example Sentences

Jamie Grant, R-Tampa, accused them of hypocrisy and misleading voters.

This refusal to acknowledge the existence of more than 15 million LGBTQ people, 5 percent of the populace and residents of every ZIP code in America, shows a paralyzing hypocrisy.

Quasimodo is the only one who can unmask him and reveal his hypocrisy to the world.

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“And though we do not lack for examples of Jones’ peculiar blend of hypocrisy and stupidity, we should note that he also serves on the state senate’s Special Committee on Pandemic Emergency Response,” the board wrote.

Instead, aim her fire at the bigotry and hypocrisy facing her across the stage.

He had a fine eye for moral hypocrisy, and I know that a glaring example of it would not have escaped his notice.

Looking to make up some ground in the race, she ran an ad targeting the perceived hypocrisy of her opponent, Greg Abbott.

And there is always the easy-but-true charge of Hollywood hypocrisy.

These men were plagued by a familiar hypocrisy that all of us have (or will have) experienced.

He shows us the hypocrisy where in some contexts these very words are socially acceptable and at other times they are verboten.

Aunty Rosa could penetrate certain kinds of hypocrisy, but not all.

Thus, where such pure, noble feelings do not exist, the mere forms of politeness become hypocrisy and deceit.

Yet the Clarion opposes sweating and tyranny and hypocrisy, and does its best to defeat and to destroy them.

Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but inwardly ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.

On no subject is there more hypocrisy amongst big men in England.

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