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Hypocrisy - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Hypocrisy : (noun)
1: an expression of agreement that is not supported by real
conviction [syn: lip service]
2: insincerity by virtue of pretending to have qualities or
beliefs that you do not really have
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Hypocrisy : \Hy*poc"ri*sy\ (h[i^]*p[o^]k"r[i^]*s[y^]), n.; pl.
Hypocrisies (-s[i^]z). [OE. hypocrisie, ypocrisie, OF.
hypocrisie, ypocrisie, F. hypocrisie, L. hypocrisis, fr. Gr.
"ypo`krisis the playing a part on the stage, simulation,
outward show, fr. "ypokr`nesqai to answer on the stage, to
play a part; "ypo` under _ kri`nein to decide; in the middle
voice, to dispute, contend. See Hypo-, and Critic.]
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
(Trans. ).
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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Example Usage of Hypocrisy |
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kaiseregg: Playing: "Lost Prophets - A Town Called Hypocrisy
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Danny_Glover: The heights of #globalwarming Hypocrisy never cease to amaze me: http://bit.ly/6SOxg9. The "carbon monster" is #COP15. #tcot |
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keepthemhonest: @RobinGrantham You don't understand the meaning of Hypocrisy. Have your hubby explain.He's got you brainwashed with your #hcr troll behavior |
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