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- pronunciation:
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- Word Combinations (noun)
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hypocrisies |
| definition: |
the practice or an instance of stating or pretending to hold beliefs or principles that one does not actually live by; insincerity.
The congregation could forgive the minister his misdeeds but not the hypocrisy of his sternly moralizing sermons.- synonyms:
- insincerity
- antonyms:
- sincerity
- similar words:
- cant, crocodile tears, dishonesty, falseness, lip service, pretense, sanctimony
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| related words: |
deceit, deception, pose |
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