C1nounpsychologysociety
US/ˈhɪp.ə.krɪt/
UK/ˈhɪp.ə.krɪt/
a person who says one thing is right but does the opposite
In context
He is a hypocrite: he lectures us about saving money and then buys a new car.
Don't be a hypocrite and criticize others for being late when you are late too.
Voters called the senator a hypocrite after the secret trip was revealed.
Words that go with hypocrite
verb + noun
- call someone a hypocriteShe called him a hypocrite to his face.
- accuse someone of being a hypocriteCritics accused the mayor of being a hypocrite.
adjective + noun
- such a hypocriteYou are such a hypocrite about healthy food.
- complete hypocriteHe is a complete hypocrite when it comes to honesty.
- total hypocriteHe is a total hypocrite when it comes to the environment.
noun + preposition
- hypocrite aboutShe is a hypocrite about money: she criticizes spending but shops constantly.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He is very hypocrite.Correct: He is a hypocrite. / He is very hypocritical.