Hypocrisy
/hɪˈpɒkɹəsi/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:22 ptsWWF:21 pts9 letters
Definition of Hypocrisy
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- The contrivance of a false appearance of virtue or goodness, while concealing real character or inclinations, especially with respect to religious and moral beliefs; hence in general sense, dissimulation, pretence, sham.
- The claim or pretense of having beliefs, standards, qualities, behaviours, virtues, motivations, etc. which one does not really have.
- The practice of engaging in the same behaviour or activity for which one criticises another; moral self-contradiction whereby the behavior of one or more people belies their own claimed or implied possession of certain beliefs, standards or virtues.
- An instance of any or all of the above.
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