hypocrite

noun

Someone who practices hypocrisy, who pretends to hold beliefs, or whose actions are not consistent with their claimed beliefs.

Roots

hupohypo- · Greek · under, below krino-crit · Greek · judge, separate

Synonyms for hypocrite

dissemblern dissimulatorn pretendern phonyadj liarn deceivern charlatann poseurn fakern impostorn

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The word hypocrite breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: hypo-, from Greek hupo (“under, below”); and -crit, from Greek krino (“judge, separate”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.