Meaning & use
hypocrite
A person who claims to have certain moral standards but behaves in a way that contradicts them.
See it in a sentence
Critics called the senator a hypocrite for preaching thrift while spending lavishly on himself.
Don't be a hypocrite by demanding honesty from others while lying yourself.
A note on using this word
Hypocrite carries strong moral disapproval, so it is usually reserved for deliberate double standards, not simple mistakes.
Words with a similar meaning
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