1. a person who pretends to have beliefs, opinions, or feelings that they do not actually have, especially about morality or religion

Examples

• He called her a hypocrite for criticizing others while doing the same thing herself.
• The politician was exposed as a hypocrite when his private actions contradicted his public statements.
• Don’t be a hypocrite by telling your children not to lie while you lie to them.
• She felt like a hypocrite preaching about healthy eating while secretly eating junk food.
• The company’s CEO was labeled a hypocrite for promoting environmental causes while polluting rivers.
• Many people saw him as a hypocrite for condemning violence while supporting war.
• It’s hypocritical to demand honesty from others while being dishonest yourself.