Synonyms for
Hypocrite
Definition
A person who pretends to have certain beliefs or opinions that they do not really have, or who says one thing but does something else.
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- rank hypocrite
- utter hypocrite
- moral hypocrite
- religious hypocrite
- accuse of hypocrisy
- accused of hypocrisy
- practice hypocrisy
Word family
noun hypocrisy
adjective hypocritical
Usage note
A hypocrite is someone who claims to have moral standards or beliefs that they do not actually follow. The term often carries a strong negative connotation.
Example sentences
- The teacher told us not to be hypocrites by preaching about honesty but cheating on tests.
- I don't trust politicians because they often turn out to be hypocrites.
- The celebrity was exposed as a hypocrite for preaching about healthy eating while secretly indulging in junk food.
- The religious leader was criticized for being a hypocrite by preaching about morality while engaging in immoral behavior.
- Don't be a hypocrite by telling your siblings not to lie while telling lies yourself.
Quotes
Hypocrites get offended by the truth.
The only thing worse than a liar is a liar that's also a hypocrite!
A hypocrite is the kind of politician who would cut down a redwood tree, then mount the stump and make a speech for conservation.