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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Hypocrisy \Hy*poc"ri*sy\ (h[i^]*p[o^]k"r[i^]*s[y^]), n.; pl
{Hypocrisies} (-s[i^]z). [OE. hypocrisie, ypocrisie OF
hypocrisie, ypocrisie F. hypocrisie, L. hypocrisis, fr Gr
"ypo`krisis the playing a part on the stage, simulation,
outward show fr "ypokr`nesqai to answer on the stage, to
play a part "ypo` under + kri`nein to decide; in the middle
voice, to dispute, contend. See {Hypo-}, and {Critic}.]
The act or practice of a hypocrite; a feigning to be what one
is not or to feel what one does not feel a dissimulation,
or a concealment of one's real character, disposition, or
motives; especially, the assuming of false appearance of
virtue or religion; a simulation of goodness.
Hypocrisy is the necessary burden of villainy.
--Rambler.
Hypocrisy is the homage vice pays to virtue. --La
Rochefoucauld
(Trans. ).
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
hypocrisy
n 1: an expression of agreement that is not supported by real
conviction [syn: {lip service}]
2: insincerity by virtue of pretending to have qualities or
beliefs that you do not really have
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