hypocrite
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A person who claims to have certain moral standards or beliefs but behaves in a way that contradicts them.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
fraud
pretender
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "He called the senator a _____ for preaching about savings while spending recklessly himself."
Answer: hypocrite
In your own words, what does "hypocrite" mean?
A person who claims to have certain moral standards or beliefs but behaves in a way that contradicts them.
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