huichelaar — meaning in English
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English meaning
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hypocrite
noun Someone whose actions contradict the beliefs or values they claim to hold.
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pretender
noun Someone who claims a right to a position, especially a throne, though the claim is often disputed.
Senses
huichelaar is used for these senses in English:
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hypocrite
Someone who practices hypocrisy, who pretends to hold beliefs, or whose actions are not consistent with their claimed beliefs. [from early 13th c.]
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pretender
A person who professes beliefs and opinions that they do not hold.
pretender — full definition
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noun Someone who claims a right to a position, especially a throne, though the claim is often disputed.
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noun Someone who fakes a quality, belief, or status they don't genuinely have.
