hypocrisy
/hɪˈpɑkɹəsi/ nom C1En français : hypocrisie, faux-culterie, tartuferie, tartufferie
- 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. · political hypocrisy· He condemned the hypocrisy of politicians who broke their own laws.
- The claim or pretense of having beliefs, standards, qualities, behaviours, virtues, motivations, etc. which one does not really have. · rank hypocrisy· charge of hypocrisy
- 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 hypocrisy.
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