Hypocrite ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Hypocrite ( noun )

  1. A person who pretends to have virtues, moral or religious beliefs, principles, etc., that he or she does not actually possess, especially a person whose actions belie stated beliefs.
  2. A person who feigns some desirable or publicly approved attitude, especially one whose private life, opinions, or statements belie his or her public statements.
  3. A person who acts in contradiction to his or her stated beliefs or feelings.

Origin:

From old french hypocrite, from latin hypocrita, from greek hupokritēs, actor, from hupokrinesthai to play a part, pretend.

Examples:

  1. The politician was criticized for being a hypocrite when it was revealed that he didn't actually believe in the policies he was campaigning for.
  2. The religious leader was exposed as a hypocrite when it was found that he had been engaging in extramarital affairs.
  3. The vegan activists were criticized for being hypocrites when it was revealed that they had been wearing leather shoes and belts.
  4. She called herself a feminist but her actions were those of a hypocrite.
  5. He claimed to be an environmentalist but his actions were those of a hypocrite.

(As a verb)

Hypocrite ( verb )

  1. A person who pretends to have virtues, moral or religious beliefs, principles, etc., that he or she does not actually possess, especially a person whose actions belie stated beliefs.
  2. A person who feigns some desirable or publicly approved attitude, especially one whose private life, opinions, or statements belie his or her public statements.
  3. A person who acts in contradiction to his or her stated beliefs or feelings.

Origin:

From old french hypocrite, from latin hypocrita, from greek hupokritēs, actor, from hupokrinesthai to play a part, pretend.

Examples:

  1. The politician was criticized for being a hypocrite when it was revealed that he didn't actually believe in the policies he was campaigning for.
  2. The religious leader was exposed as a hypocrite when it was found that he had been engaging in extramarital affairs.
  3. The vegan activists were criticized for being hypocrites when it was revealed that they had been wearing leather shoes and belts.
  4. She called herself a feminist but her actions were those of a hypocrite.
  5. He claimed to be an environmentalist but his actions were those of a hypocrite.
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