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Hypocrecy

Definition:

Hypocrecy refers to the behavior of pretending to have virtues, beliefs, or principles that one does not actually possess; it denotes the act of feigning a particular quality while acting in contradiction to it.

Sample Sentences:

• He preached honesty, but his constant lying showcased his hypocrecy.
• The politician's hypocrecy was exposed when evidence of his corrupt practices was revealed.
• She claimed to be an environmentalist, yet her actions showed a clear hypocrecy as she regularly littered.

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