hypocrisie

Definitions of hypocrisie
  1. noun
    the enactment of a pretense
    synonyms: apparence, dissimulation, faux semblant, simulation
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    type of:
    dissimulation, faux semblant
    the act of giving a false appearance
  2. noun
    an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction
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    type of:
    dissimulation
    pretending with intention to deceive
  3. noun
    insincerity by virtue of pretending to have qualities or beliefs that you do not really have
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    types:
    faux semblant
    the quality of being hypocritically devout
    type of:
    fausseté
    the quality of not being open or truthful; deceitful or hypocritical
  4. noun
    the quality of being hypocritically devout
    synonyms: faux semblant
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