Hypocrisy

C1 16+

Synonyms of hypocrisy

Antonyms of hypocrisy

Collocations of hypocrisy

double standards
Frequency: 80 %

The politician was accused of hypocrisy for having double standards on corruption.

false pretenses
Frequency: 75 %

She maintained false pretenses of innocence while engaging in unethical behavior.

deceitful behavior
Frequency: 70 %

Her deceitful behavior exposed her hypocrisy in claiming to be honest.

two-faced
Frequency: 65 %

She was seen as two-faced for criticizing others while doing the same thing herself.

fake sincerity
Frequency: 60 %

His fake sincerity masked his hypocrisy in pretending to care.

Idiomatic Expressions for hypocrisy

  • Phrase: do as I say, not as I do
    Meaning: giving advice that one does not follow themselves
    Usage: His 'do as I say, not as I do' attitude towards healthy living is the epitome of hypocrisy.