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Hypocrites

Verb / ˈhɪpʌˌkrɪts / Another word for hypocrites — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Hypocrites are people who say they believe one thing but do the opposite.

Synonyms & similar words

hypocrite phoney dissimulator pretender dissembler phony pretenders frauds impostors charlatans fakers phonies actors deceivers dissimulators dissemblers duplicities liars quacks shams pretenders double-dealers cheats tricksters imposters

Example sentences

  1. He always talks about honesty, but he's a hypocrite who lies all the time.
  2. She accuses others of being greedy, but she's the biggest hypocrite of them all.
  3. The preacher was exposed as a hypocrite when he was caught stealing from the church.
  4. The politician's hypocrisy was revealed when he was caught accepting bribes.
  5. She's a hypocrite because she says she's against animal cruelty but still eats meat.

Quotes

  • Hypocrites get offended by the truth.
  • Hypocrisy is the homage that vice pays to virtue.
  • Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves.

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