hypocrite/ˈhɪ.pə.kɹɪt/EtymologyFrom Old French ypocrite (Modern French hypocrite), from Latin hypocrita, from Ancient Greek ὑποκριτής (hupokritḗs, “actor, hypocrite”), from ὑποκρίνομαι (hupokrínomai, “to answer, act, feign”). Displaced native Old English līċettere.hypocrite means Someone who practices hypocrisy, who pretends to hold beliefs, or whose actions are not consistent with their claimed beliefs. Lexicurio rates it Distinctive — a strength score of 68 out of 100.nounSomeone who practices hypocrisy, who pretends to hold beliefs, or whose actions are not consistent with their claimed beliefs.“And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.”