Found 4 items, similar to hypocrisy.
English → Indonesian (Kamus Landak)
Definition: hypocrisy
kemunafikan
English → Indonesian (quick)
Definition: hypocrisy
kemunafikan
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: hypocrisy
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
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Hypocrisy
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.
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Hypocrisy is the necessary burden of villainy.
--Rambler.
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Hypocrisy is the homage vice pays to virtue. --La
Rochefoucauld
(Trans. ).
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