# hypocrisy vs hypocrite

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### hypocrisy
*noun · IPA /hɪˈpɒkɹəsi/ · frequency rank #12,074*
The contrivance of a false appearance of virtue or goodness, while concealing real character or inclinations, especially with respect to religious and moral beliefs; hence in general sense, dissimulation, pretence, sham.

### hypocrite
*noun · IPA /ˈhɪ.pə.kɹɪt/ · frequency rank #17,162*
Someone who practices hypocrisy, who pretends to hold beliefs, or whose actions are not consistent with their claimed beliefs.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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