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hypocritically

[/ˌhɪp.əˈkrɪt.ɪ.kli/]
adverb
hipocradamente
1. In a manner that pretends to have virtues, moral principles, or religious beliefs that one does not actually possess
He hypocritically condemned corruption while secretly accepting bribes.
Ele condenou hipocradamente a corrupção enquanto secretamente aceitava subornos.
2. With false or insincere claims about one's character or intentions
She hypocritically preached about environmental protection while driving a gas-guzzling SUV.
Ela pregava hipocradamente sobre proteção ambiental enquanto dirigia um SUV que consome muita gasolina.
Synonyms
insincerelyfalselydeceptivelydeceitfullydishonestly
Antonyms
sincerelygenuinelyhonestlyauthenticallyfaithfully

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
hipocradamente
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
hipocradamente
Standard usage in European Portuguese
General Brazilian
de forma hipócrita
Alternative phrase construction
Portugal
de forma hipócrita
Alternative phrase construction

Related Idioms & Phrases

speak with forked tongue
put on a false face
wear a mask
practice what you preach (antonym usage)
talk the talk without walking the walk
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