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2 definitions found 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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