hypcrite

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Term: Hypcrite

Noun - Sense 1:

A person who pretends to have moral standards or beliefs that they do not actually possess.

Sample Sentence:

John is such a hypocrite; he constantly preaches about honesty, but he lies all the time.

Noun - Sense 2:

In religious context, a person who claims to follow a certain faith but behaves contrary to its teachings.

Sample Sentence:

The priest was accused of being a hypocrite as he preached about compassion but showed no kindness to those in need.

Adjective:

Characterized by behavior that contradicts one's stated beliefs or feelings.

Sample Sentence:

Her hypocrite actions betrayed the trust of everyone who believed in her sincerity.