hypocrisy in Greek
hypocrisy in Greek is υποκρισία — hypocrisy means claiming to have beliefs, standards, or virtues that one's own actions contradict.
hypocrisy in Greek
υποκρισία
Pronounced: ypokrisia
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 Greek?
"hypocrisy" in Greek is υποκρισία. hypocrisy means: Claiming to have beliefs, standards, or virtues that one's own actions contradict.
How do you pronounce υποκρισία?
"hypocrisy" in Greek is υποκρισία, pronounced "ypokrisia".
How do you use "hypocrisy" in a sentence?
Example: "It was pure hypocrisy for him to lecture others about honesty after lying himself." In Greek, "hypocrisy" is υποκρισία.
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