as in deception
the pretending of having virtues, principles, or beliefs that one in fact does not have
the hypocrisy of people who claim to care about the environment but ride around in gas-guzzlers
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Recent Examples of hypocrisy
Her elevation to the Lords drew quiet grumbles about hypocrisy from Conservatives.
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Mark Landler, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
The hypocrisy and cynicism displayed by Assad was a family business.
—Ivan Watson, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
This hypocrisy is rancid but irrelevant to those for whom the end justifies any means, including cold-blooded murder.
—Alan M. Dershowitz, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
Loudermilk appeared on Life, Liberty, and Levin Saturday to point out Cheney’s hypocrisy.
—Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Dec. 2024
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Mark Landler, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
The hypocrisy and cynicism displayed by Assad was a family business.
—Ivan Watson, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
This hypocrisy is rancid but irrelevant to those for whom the end justifies any means, including cold-blooded murder.
—Alan M. Dershowitz, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
Loudermilk appeared on Life, Liberty, and Levin Saturday to point out Cheney’s hypocrisy.
—Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypocrisy
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This democratization of deception tools means threats can come from anywhere—disgruntled employees, competitors or opportunistic individuals—not just sophisticated state actors or cybercrime rings.—
Joseph Ours,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Langenberg’s sharp slider and 92-94 mph fastball lead a five-pitch mix, and his low arm slot adds some deception.—
Aaron Gleeman,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Lies, deceit, infidelity, and the shape-shifting nature of truth, Wilder’s Witness for the Prosecution is infinitely rewatchable.—
Tomris Laffly,
TIME,
20 Dec. 2024
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This trait is also moderately linked to lower risk of personality disorders due to its association with prosocial behaviors and a low tendency toward deceit or exploitation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
3 Dec. 2024
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She’s doe-eyed and eager and preening with Grande adopting a mid-century affectation, à la Gloria Grahame in Oklahoma!—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
27 Nov. 2024
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Some have weird affectations that appear to have no actual purpose, some have extraordinary techniques few others can match.—
Nick Miller,
The Athletic,
9 July 2024
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“Hypocrisy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypocrisy. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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