🎭Hypocrite

noun
/ˈhɪp.ə.krɪt/

Meaning

a person who acts in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings; a pretender
a person who pretends to have moral standards or beliefs but acts against them

Example Sentences

Don't be a hypocrite by demanding honesty from others while lying yourself.

People called him a hypocrite for lying about his actions.

Synonyms

pretender, fraud, deceiver, impostor, phony
Entry 1
pretender, fraud, deceiver, impostor
Entry 2
phony, pretender, fraud, deceiver

Antonyms

sincere person, honest individual, genuine person, authentic individual, honest person
Entry 1
sincere person, honest individual, genuine person, authentic individual
Entry 2
honest person, sincere person

Collocations

complete hypocrite, religious hypocrite, call someone hypocrite, called a hypocrite, expose a hypocrite
Entry 1
complete hypocrite, religious hypocrite, call someone hypocrite
Entry 2
called a hypocrite, expose a hypocrite, religious hypocrite

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