Meaning Of The Word Hypocrisy

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Hypocrisy Meaning

Hypocrisy Definition
Hypocrisy Definition

What's The Definition Of Hypocrisy?

hypocrisy
variable noun: If you accuse someone of hypocrisy, you mean that they pretend to have qualities, beliefs, or feelings that they do not really have.

hypocrisy in American English
a pretending to be what one is not, or to feel what one does not feel; esp., a pretense of virtue, piety, etc.
noun: a pretense of having a virtuous character, moral or religious beliefs or principles, etc., that one does not really possess

hypocrisy in British English
noun: the practice of professing standards, beliefs, etc, contrary to one's real character or actual behaviour, esp the pretence of virtue and piety

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