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English noun: hypocrisy

1. hypocrisy (communication) an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction


Synonymslip service


Broader (hypernym)dissembling, feigning, pretence, pretense


Narrower (hyponym)crocodile tears

2. hypocrisy (attribute) insincerity by virtue of pretending to have qualities or beliefs that you do not really have


Broader (hypernym)falseness, hollowness, insincerity


Narrower (hyponym)fulsomeness, oiliness, oleaginousness, sanctimoniousness, sanctimony, smarminess, unction, unctuousness









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