Media Integrity

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun unfair or dishonest behavior, especially in a game or sport

  • The authorities are investigating the possibility of foul play in the suspicious death.
  • I have a feeling there was some foul play involved in that game.
  • I smell foul play in the air, something doesn't seem right.
  • The politician's sudden change of heart raised suspicions of foul play among the public.

noun a pretense of having a virtuous character, moral or religious beliefs or principles, etc., that one does not really possess

  • The politician's hypocrisy was evident when he preached about honesty but was caught lying about his own finances.
  • It's pure hypocrisy for him to criticize others for being late when he's always the last one to arrive.
  • She's such a hypocrite, always telling others to eat healthy but then sneaking junk food when no one's looking.
  • The company's stance on environmental sustainability is nothing but a facade of hypocrisy, as they continue to pollute the air and water with no regard for the planet.