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hypocrisy in Irish

hypocrisy in Irish is bréagchrábhadh, fimínteacht — hypocrisy means claiming to have beliefs, standards, or virtues that one's own actions contradict.

hypocrisy in Irish

bréagchrábhadh
noun
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.
fimínteacht
noun
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?

  1. 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 Irish?

"hypocrisy" in Irish is bréagchrábhadh, fimínteacht. 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 Irish, "hypocrisy" is bréagchrábhadh, fimínteacht.

Are there other ways to say "hypocrisy" in Irish?

Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "hypocrisy": bréagchrábhadh, fimínteacht.

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