Pharisee and Phoney

Pharisee

Pharisee noun - A self-righteous or sanctimonious person.
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Phoney and pharisee are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Phoney" instead a noun "Pharisee".

Phoney

Phoney 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.

Pharisee and phoney are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pharisee" instead a noun "Phoney".

Nearby Word: phony
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