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hypocrisy Synonyms

Another word for hypocrisy

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• noun (Context 1)

The practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one's own behavior does not conform; a false pretense of virtue or goodness.

Usage Example

"Critics pointed out the insincerity of politicians who advocated for austerity while voting to increase their own salaries."

Strongest
insincerity
duplicity
Strong
sanctimony
double standard
cant
dissimulation
pretense
deceit
lip service
phoniness

Opposites of hypocrisy

The opposite of hypocrisy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

sincerity
honesty
integrity
genuineness
authenticity
candor
truthfulness
forthrightness
See all opposites of hypocrisy

• Nearby Words

hypoallergenic
hypochondria
hypochondriac
hypocrisy
hypocrite
hypocritical
hypocritically

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hypocrisy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hypocrisy
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