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Definition of Hypocrisy
1. Noun. An expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction.
Generic synonyms: Dissembling, Feigning, Pretence, Pretense
Specialized synonyms: Crocodile Tears
Derivative terms: Hypocritical
2. Noun. Insincerity by virtue of pretending to have qualities or beliefs that you do not really have.
Specialized synonyms: Sanctimoniousness, Sanctimony, Fulsomeness, Oiliness, Oleaginousness, Smarminess, Unction, Unctuousness
Derivative terms: Hypocritical
Definition of Hypocrisy
1. n. The act or practice of a hypocrite; a feigning to be what one is not, or to feel what one does not feel; a dissimulation, or a concealment of one's real character, disposition, or motives; especially, the assuming of false appearance of virtue or religion; a simulation of goodness.
Definition of Hypocrisy
1. Noun. the claim or pretense of holding beliefs, feelings, standards, qualities, opinions, virtues or motivations that one does not actually possess. (defdate from early 13th c.) ¹
2. Noun. applying criticism to others that one does not apply equally to oneself; moral self-contradiction whereby the behavior of one or more people belies their own claimed or implied possession of certain beliefs, standards or virtues. ¹
3. Noun. an instance of either of the above. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Hypocrisy
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Medical Definition of Hypocrisy
1. The act or practice of a hypocrite; a feigning to be what one is not, or to feel what one does not feel; a dissimulation, or a concealment of one's real character, disposition, or motives; especially, the assuming of false appearance of virtue or religion; a simulation of goodness. "Hypocrisy is the necessary burden of villainy." (Rambler) "Hypocrisy is the homage vice pays to virtue." (La Rochefoucauld) Origin: OE. Hypocrisie, ypocrisie, OF. Hypocrisie, ypocrisie, F. Hypocrisie, L. Hypocrisis, fr. Gr. The playing a part on the stage, simulation, outward show, fr. To answer on the stage, to play a part; under + to decide; in the middle voice, to dispute, contend. (06 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Hypocrisy
Literary usage of Hypocrisy
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. History of Civilization in England by Henry Thomas Buckle (1866)
"Putting aside all other considerations, it is enough to mention its two leading
consequences ; which are, the increase of hypocrisy, and the increase of ..."
2. Essays on Physiognomy by Johann Caspar Lavater, Thomas Holcroft (1878)
"hypocrisy, IRRESOLUTION. Weakness and vanity are the parents of hypocrisy.—Wherc-
ever you discover decisive signs of both these qualities, with an outward ..."
3. The Pilgrim's Progress, from this World to that which is to Come by John Bunyan (1806)
"Christian finds Simple, Sloth, and Presumption fast asleep—7s despised by Formalist
and hypocrisy—-He ascends the Hill Difficulty—Loses his roll, ..."
4. Notes Explanatory and Practical on the Gospels: Designed for Sunday School by Albert Barnes (1852)
"hypocrisy ia like leaven, or yeast, because, 1st. ... So hypocrisy will, if
undetected and unremoved, soon pervade all our exercises and feelings. 3d. ..."
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