hypocrite

[/ˈhɪpəkrɪt/]
nounpl: hypocrites
hipócrita
1. a person who pretends to have virtues, moral or religious beliefs that they do not actually possess
He's a hypocrite who preaches honesty but constantly lies.
Ele é um hipócrita que prega honestidade, mas constantemente mente.
2. someone who acts in contradiction to their stated beliefs or principles
The politician was exposed as a hypocrite for taking bribes while campaigning against corruption.
O político foi exposto como hipócrita por aceitar subornos enquanto fazia campanha contra a corrupção.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, calling someone a 'hypocrite' is a serious accusation that questions their integrity and character. In Brazil, the term is frequently used in political discourse and social criticism. Americans often use it colloquially to describe everyday contradictions between words and actions, while it maintains a more formal, serious tone in Portuguese-speaking contexts.
NYC Slang
faker, phony, two-faced
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fraudfakerphonypretendercharlatanimpostor
Antonyms / Antônimos
honest personsincere persontruthful person

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
hipócrita
Standard and most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
hipócrita / falso
Sometimes reinforced with 'falso' (false person) in colloquial speech
São Paulo
hipócrita
Standard usage, sometimes 'fingido' (fake) as alternative
Portugal
hipócrita
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese; also 'falso' or 'impostor' used interchangeably

Related Words

hypocrisyhypocriticalhypocriticallyauthenticgenuineintegrity

Related Idioms & Phrases

do as I say, not as I do (characteristic behavior of a hypocrite)
wear two faces
speak with forked tongue
cry crocodile tears
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