Synonyms for lip service
lip ser·vice

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1. hypocrisy, lip servicenoun

   an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction

   Synonyms:
   hypocrisy

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1. • Pretense

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1. Matthew Clark:

   The Obama administration did the right thing by recognizing genocide, but by not taking action, The Obama administration deflates The Obama administration and makes The Obama administration so Christians and others are not receiving any help, so The Obama administration’s all words and no actions, The Obama administration’s just lip service on the issue of the genocide.

2. William Hartung:

   The Obama administration is basically tolerating civilian casualties in Yemen and giving lip service that they are concerned.

3. Vidar Helgesen:

   In some countries it is still at the level of lip service.

4. Nelson Moses:

   These are helpful but seem to be reductive and appear to pay mere lip service.

5. Scott Walker on Sunday:

   No, my point is, any discussion that goes beyond securing the border and enforcing the laws are things that should be a red flag to voters out there, who for years have heard lip service from politicians and are understandably angry because those politicians haven't been committed to following through on those promises.