pharisaism

Example Sentences

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The reign of the Commonwealth had not been, remarkable for its virtue, though it had been notable for its pharisaism.

From Royalty Restored by Molloy, J. Fitzgerald (Joseph Fitzgerald)

Define meritricious; prognathic; banal; vulpine; camaraderie; vilification; ennui; quixotic; naïve; pharisaism.

From Americans All Stories of American Life of To-Day by Heydrick, Benjamin A.

But with their customary scrupulousness, their dread of pharisaism, they admit that Switzerland is still far from being a true democracy.

From The Forerunners by Rolland, Romain

Here she stopped short in the full swing of pharisaism, smiled at herself in dismal self- mockery.

From The Fashionable Adventures of Joshua Craig; a Novel by Phillips, David Graham

Newspapers teemed with abuse of superstition and pharisaism, and praise of this wholesome, moral, and ‘truly English’ sport. 

From The Three Brides by Yonge, Charlotte Mary