Hypocrisy word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "hypocrisy" word

[noun] insincerity by virtue of pretending to have qualities or beliefs that you do not really have
[noun] an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction

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\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. ).

Synonyms for hypocrisy

lip service

Related terms: affectation, fakery, falseheartedness, feigned belief, humbug, hypocriticalness, insidiousness, insincerity, mannerism, mouthing, Pecksniffery, pharisaicalness, pretension, put-on, quackery, sneakiness, snuffling, soft soap, sweet talk, Tartuffery, treacherousness, two-facedness

The fun area, different aproach to word »hypocrisy«

Let's analyse "hypocrisy" as pure text. This string has Nine letters in Four syllables and Two vowels (In our algorithm Y is not counted as vowel, but in English language, sometimes it sounds like one). 22.2% of vowels is 16.4% less then average English word. Written in backwards: YSIRCOPYH. Average typing speed for these characters is 2385 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: .... -.-- .--. --- -.-. .-. .. ... -.--

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: hypocrisy: 6 + 9 = 15, reduced: 6 (or 11 if Y is vowel too). and the final result is Six.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: hypocrisy: 8 + 7 + 7 + 6 + 3 + 9 + 9 + 1 + 7 = 57, reduced: 3, and the final result is Three.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
H (1)	8	Strength	Couragous, Faithful, Caring
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
P (1)	16	Tower	Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
Y (2)	25	Knight of Wands	Brave, Daring, Bold, Charismatic, Brash

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