Word of the Day

Hypocrisy

March 30, 2023

hypocrisy

hy-poc-ri-sy / hĭ-pŏk-rĭ-sē

noun (plural hypocrisies) 1. the practice of appearing to be what one is not, especially the false assumption of virtue or religion Hypocrisy is the audacity to preach integrity from a den of corruption. Wes Fesler, 1908 – 1989 2. an act or occurrence of publicly professing certain beliefs or feelings that one does not actually believe or adhere to Manners are the hypocrisy of a nation. Honore de Balzac, 1799 – 1850
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