Hypocritical and Hypocrite

Hypocritical

Hypocritical adjective - Not being or expressing what one appears to be or express.

Hypocrite and hypocritical are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hypocrite" instead an adjective "Hypocritical".

Nearby Words: hypocrisy, hypocrite

Hypocrite

Hypocrite noun - A person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives.
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Hypocritical and hypocrite are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hypocritical" instead an adjective "Hypocrite".

Nearby Words: hypocritical, hypocrisy
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