Hypocrite

B2 16+

Synonyms of hypocrite

Antonyms of hypocrite

Collocations of hypocrite

double standard
Frequency: 70 %

He criticized others for being late, but he always arrived late himself. It was a clear case of double standard.

two-faced
Frequency: 60 %

She acted friendly to my face, but then talked behind my back. She's so two-faced.

pretend friend
Frequency: 50 %

She acted like my friend in public, but she was just a pretend friend.

fake smile
Frequency: 45 %

He greeted me with a fake smile, but I could see the insincerity in his eyes.

phony apology
Frequency: 35 %

She offered a phony apology, but I knew she didn't mean it.

Idiomatic Expressions for hypocrite

  • Phrase: Do as I say, not as I do
    Meaning: expecting others to follow rules or guidelines that you yourself do not adhere to
    Usage: The manager was a hypocrite, always telling his employees to work harder but never putting in any effort himself. It was a classic case of 'do as I say, not as I do'.