Hypocrisy – When somebody engages in the same behaviour for which they criticise others
(Pronounced hi-poh-kruh-see)
To remember the definition of the word hypocrisy, use the following mnemonic:
"Hip-hop is crazy (hypocrisy). You must stop!" Next minute, he had joined in.
Examples of hypocrisy in a sentence
He travelled the country talking to the public about the hypocrisy of the present government.
The new TV documentary exposes the hypocrisy and lies of big businesses.
She felt abashed after being unjustly critised for hypocrisy.