Hypocrisy (Noun)

Meaning ¹

An expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Synonyms

• Lip Service

Hypernyms

• Feigning
• Pretence
• Dissembling

Related Words

• Hypocritical (adjective)

Meaning ²

Insincerity by virtue of pretending to have qualities or beliefs that you do not really have.

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Hypernyms

• Falseness
• Hollowness

Hyponyms

• Unction
• Sanctimony
• Oiliness
• Oleaginousness
• Smarminess
• Unctuousness

Related Words

• Hypocritical (adjective)