hypocrisy
1. an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction (Freq. 1)
• Syn:
lip service
• Derivationally related forms:
hypocritical
• Hypernyms:
pretense, pretence, feigning, dissembling
• Hyponyms:
crocodile tears
2. insincerity by virtue of pretending to have qualities or beliefs that you do not really have (Freq. 1)
• Derivationally related forms:
hypocritical
• Hypernyms:
insincerity, falseness, hollowness
• Hyponyms:
sanctimoniousness, sanctimony, fulsomeness, oiliness, oleaginousness,
smarminess, unctuousness, unction
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