🕍pharisee

noun
/ˈfærɪsiː/

Meaning

A member of an ancient Jewish sect; by extension, a self-righteous or hypocritical person.

Example Sentences

He acted like a pharisee, judging others while ignoring his own faults.

Synonyms

hypocrite, pretender, pietist

Antonyms

honest person, genuine believer

Collocations

ancient Pharisee, modern pharisee, self-righteous pharisee

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