Definition of "hypocrite" [hyp•o•crite]

• A person given to hypocrisy. (noun)

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• "The inherent contradiction in this line of thinking renders the term hypocrite too gentle."
• "If he didn't, then the label hypocrite would be deserved but now, we'll never know."
• "The misuse of the term hypocrite is just a pet peeve of mine."