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
- an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction
Synonyms: lip service
Type of: pretense
Kinds: crocodile tears
Related forms: hypocritical
- 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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