HYPOCRISIES
21
Scrabble
21
WWF
H(4) Y(4) P(3) O(1) C(3) R(1) I(1) S(1) I(1) E(1) S(1)
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Definition
noun
- The contrivance of a false appearance of virtue or goodness, while concealing real character or inclinations, especially with respect to religious and moral beliefs; hence in general sense, dissimulation, pretence, sham.
- The claim or pretense of having beliefs, standards, qualities, behaviours, virtues, motivations, etc. which one does not really have.
- 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.
Source: Wiktionary
