Synonyms for hypocrisy
hɪˈpɒk rə sihypocrisy

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1. hypocrisy

   Pretense (Latin prætendo) primarily signifies the holding something forward as having certain rights or claims, whether truly or falsely; in the good sense, it is now rarely used except with a negative; as, there can be no pretense that this is due; a false pretense implies the possibility of a true pretense; but, alone and unlimited, pretense commonly signifies the offering of something for what it is not. Hypocrisy is the false pretense of moral excellence, either as a cover for actual wrong, or for the sake of the credit and advantage attaching to virtue. Cant (Latin cantus, a song), primarily the singsong iteration of the language of any party, school, or sect, denotes the mechanical and pretentious use of religious phraseology, without corresponding feeling or character; sanctimoniousness is the assumption of a saintly manner without a saintly character. As cant is hypocrisy in utterance, so sanctimoniousness is hypocrisy in appearance, as in looks, tones, etc. Pietism, originally a word of good import, is now chiefly used for an unregulated emotionalism; formalism is an exaggerated devotion to forms, rites, and ceremonies, without corresponding earnestness of heart; sham (identical in origin with shame) is a trick or device that puts one to shame, or that shamefully disappoints expectation or falsifies appearance. Affectation is in matters of intellect, taste, etc., much what hypocrisy is in morals and religion; affectation might be termed petty hypocrisy. Compare DECEPTION.

   Synonyms:
   affectation, cant, dissimulation, formalism, pharisaism, pietism, pretense, sanctimoniousness, sanctimony, sham

   Antonyms:
   candor, frankness, genuineness, honesty, ingenuousness, openness, sincerity, transparency, truth, truthfulness

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1. hypocrisy, lip servicenoun

   an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction

   Synonyms:
   lip service

2. hypocrisynoun

   insincerity by virtue of pretending to have qualities or beliefs that you do not really have

   Synonyms:
   lip service

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1. • Insincerity

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1. hypocrisynoun

   Synonyms:
   pharisaism, formalism, sanctimoniousness, cant, pietism, assumed piety

2. hypocrisynoun

   Synonyms:
   dissimulation, deceit, deception, imposture, pretence, false profession

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1. hypocrisynoun

   Synonyms:
   dissimulation, pharisaism, sanctimoniousness

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1. List of paraphrases for "hypocrisy":

   hypocritical, hypocrite, insincerity, self-righteousness

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1. John Wesley:

   My cool judgement is, that if all the other doctrines of devils which have been committed to writing since letters were in the world were collected together in one volume, it would fall short of this; and that, should a Prince form himself by this book, so calmly recommending hypocrisy, treachery, lying, robbery, oppression, adultery, whoredom, and murder of all kinds, Domitian or Nero would be an angel of light compared to that man.

2. Simone de Beauvoir:

   When we abolish the slavery of half of humanity, together with the whole system of hypocrisy it implies, then the 'division' of humanity will reveal its genuine significance and the human couple will find its true form.

3. Michael Waltz:

   The American people see through the hypocrisy, whether it's these companies or the IOC -- and that's why NBC's ratings are in the tank. They've only had about half the viewership that they've had before and again, but we need a real wake-up call across the country.

4. The Sun:

   Mr Hancock cannot now hope to put on a straight face and tell us how to behave and seriously expect us to listen, there is the rank stench of hypocrisy.

5. Ted Cruz:

   I don't believe that's a good idea, it's important to understand on the Senate Judiciary Committee, I was leading the fight along with Jeff Sessions to defeat this bill, the Gang of Eight bill. As a result, I was introducing a whole series of amendments, in part, to demonstrate the hypocrisy of the Democrats.