hypocrite

Example Sentences

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While historians often portray Cromwell as “a hypocrite or a double-dealer,” here he’s a dexterous politician, a pragmatic and adaptable leader who “could ride two horses at once, while advancing three agendas.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

In a July 4, 2013, email to Nikolic, Epstein wrote: “Bill risks going from richest man to biggest hypocrite, melinda a laughing stock, pledges will disappear as a result.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

She had seen some of Watt's YouTube videos at the protests and described him as "a hypocrite".

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2025

Ethan could easily label Chloe a hypocrite in these forums or at home.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2025

“When the first innocence goes, you can’t stop—unless you’re a hypocrite or a fool. But I can’t tell you any more because I don’t know any more.”

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck