hypocrisy meaning

UK US /hɪˈpɑkrəsi/ 4 syllables

hypocrisy (noun): an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction.

hypocrisy has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

hypocrisy as a noun

  1. an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction

    Synonyms: lip service

    Type of: pretense

    Kinds: crocodile tears

    Related forms: hypocritical

  2. insincerity by virtue of pretending to have qualities or beliefs that you do not really have

    Type of: insincerity

    Kinds: sanctimoniousness, fulsomeness

    Related forms: hypocritical

How to pronounce hypocrisy

hypocrisy is pronounced /hɪˈpɑkrəsi/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with hypocrisy

Scrabble score: 22 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HY · words ending in SY · 9-letter words

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