hypocrites
word · lemma: hypocrite
Definition
People who pretend to have moral standards or beliefs they do not truly have, especially when their own actions show otherwise.
Usage & Nuances
"Hypocrites" is plural and often used critically. Common collocations: "call someone hypocrites", "act like hypocrites." It implies deliberate dishonesty rather than simple inconsistency.
Example Sentences
Don't be hypocrites; practice what you preach.
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People hate it when politicians act like hypocrites during elections.
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Some people are hypocrites when they say one thing but do another.
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The teacher called the students hypocrites for cheating after warning them not to.
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It's funny how those so-called environmentalists turned out to be hypocrites when the cameras were off.
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My brother says he hates gossip, but honestly, he's one of the biggest hypocrites I know.
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