hypocrisy in German
hypocrisy in German is Heuchelei, Hypokrisie, Scheinheiligkeit — hypocrisy means claiming to have beliefs, standards, or virtues that one's own actions contradict.
hypocrisy in German
Heuchelei
The practice of engaging in the same behaviour or activity for which one criticises another; moral self-contradiction whereby the behavior of one or more people belies their own claimed or implied possession of certain beliefs, standards or virtues.
Hypokrisie
The practice of engaging in the same behaviour or activity for which one criticises another; moral self-contradiction whereby the behavior of one or more people belies their own claimed or implied possession of certain beliefs, standards or virtues.
Scheinheiligkeit
The practice of engaging in the same behaviour or activity for which one criticises another; moral self-contradiction whereby the behavior of one or more people belies their own claimed or implied possession of certain beliefs, standards or virtues.
Doppelmoral
The practice of engaging in the same behaviour or activity for which one criticises another; moral self-contradiction whereby the behavior of one or more people belies their own claimed or implied possession of certain beliefs, standards or virtues.
Tartüfferie
The practice of engaging in the same behaviour or activity for which one criticises another; moral self-contradiction whereby the behavior of one or more people belies their own claimed or implied possession of certain beliefs, standards or virtues.
What does "hypocrisy" mean?
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noun Claiming to have beliefs, standards, or virtues that one's own actions contradict.
"It was pure hypocrisy for him to lecture others about honesty after lying himself."
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hypocrisy in a sentence
- It was pure hypocrisy for him to lecture others about honesty after lying himself.
- Critics pointed out the hypocrisy of the politician's stance.
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What is "hypocrisy" in German?
"hypocrisy" in German is Heuchelei, Hypokrisie, Scheinheiligkeit. hypocrisy means: Claiming to have beliefs, standards, or virtues that one's own actions contradict.
How do you use "hypocrisy" in a sentence?
Example: "It was pure hypocrisy for him to lecture others about honesty after lying himself." In German, "hypocrisy" is Heuchelei, Hypokrisie, Scheinheiligkeit.
Are there other ways to say "hypocrisy" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "hypocrisy": Heuchelei, Hypokrisie, Scheinheiligkeit, Doppelmoral, Tartüfferie.
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