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How to pronounce “hypocrisy”
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Pronunciation guide for hypocrisy
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of hypocrisy with real speech in context.
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- Real speech example
- The Future of Reputation
um is is hypocrisy and I do think that
- Definition summary
- 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.
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How to pronounce hypocrisy
The Future of Reputation
um is is hypocrisy and I do think that
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “hypocrisy”
Meaning
- [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. [from early 13th c.]
- 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.
- An instance of hypocrisy.
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