Hypocrisy and Probity

Opposite meaning words

Hypocrisy noun - The pretending of having virtues, principles, or beliefs that one in fact does not have.

Usage example: the hypocrisy of people who claim to care about the environment but ride around in gas-guzzlers

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Probity is an antonym for hypocrisy.

Nearby Words: hypocritical, hypocrite

Probity noun - Devotion to telling the truth.

Usage example: the defense attorney questioned the probity of the witness

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Hypocrisy is an antonym for probity.

Nearby Word: probation

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