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hipócrita — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • hypocrite noun Someone whose actions contradict the beliefs or values they claim to hold.
  • hypocritical adjective Showing hypocrisy; saying one thing while doing another.
  • pretender noun Someone who claims a right to a position, especially a throne, though the claim is often disputed.

Senses

hipócrita is used for these senses in English:

  • hypocrite Someone who practices hypocrisy, who pretends to hold beliefs, or whose actions are not consistent with their claimed beliefs. [from early 13th c.]
  • hypocritical Characterized by hypocrisy or being a hypocrite. [from mid-16th c.]
  • pretender A person who professes beliefs and opinions that they do not hold.

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