Grade 6

hypocrisy (hy-poc-ri-sy)

Definition


noun.
the pretending of having virtues or principles or beliefs that one in fact does not have

Example Sentence

The hypocrisy of the politician angered the voters.

Synonyms

deception; insincerity; dishonesty

Antonyms

sincerity; genuineness

Rhymes

  • autocracy
  • bureaucracy
  • democracy
  • hypocrisy
  • theocracy

  • aristocracy