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hypocrisy Etymology Atlas
The contrivance of a false appearance of virtue or goodness, while concealing real character or inclinations, especially with respect to religious and moral beliefs; hence in general sense, dissimulation, pretence, sham., The claim or pretense of having beliefs, standards, qualities, behaviours, virtues, motivations, etc. which one does not really have. Pro
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