He behaved hypocritically by praying piously when people were watching. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
He argues their wealth was the result of neo-liberal policies of the former Howard Government, which Mr Rudd had since "hypocritically" slammed. From Wordnik.com. [NEWS.com.au | Top Stories] Reference
I won't act so hypocritically if we meet again. From Wordnik.com. [HUFFPOST HILL - AUGUST 12TH, 2010] Reference
'For my sins!' said Cadfael, somewhat hypocritically. From Wordnik.com. [The Devil's Novice]
Meanwhile I hypocritically use YUI in our new project. From Wordnik.com. [The New Yahoo: Sticky, Viral, And Most Of All, Friendly] Reference
"Why should she care?" asked Mr. Mafferton hypocritically. From Wordnik.com. [A Voyage of Consolation (being in the nature of a sequel to the experiences of 'An American girl in London')] Reference
"Have you been long on the ice?" he inquired, hypocritically. From Wordnik.com. [The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 09, No. 51, January, 1862] Reference
And here you do, hypocritically, you know, put this stuff out. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript May 23, 2007] Reference
"I-- I thought it was somebody else," she said, hypocritically. From Wordnik.com. [Madeline Payne, the Detective's Daughter] Reference
"I'm sorry he is not kind to you," said the girl, hypocritically. From Wordnik.com. [Madeline Payne, the Detective's Daughter] Reference
But rarely do people worry about anything quite so hypocritically. From Wordnik.com. [Lame ducks worry about lame ducks] Reference
Social reforms hypocritically advocated by Socialists, 87-91, 368-9. From Wordnik.com. [The Red Conspiracy] Reference
The people who are asking for flexibility are not doing so hypocritically. From Wordnik.com. [Behind-the-Scenes Tensions Among House Dems At Fever Pitch Over Iraq Vote] Reference
Obama has behaved disgracefully from day 1: dishonestly, hypocritically, cravenly, mendaciously. From Wordnik.com. [On Thursday, the Legg report will be published along with...] Reference
That low wretch of sinful soul, who hypocritically assuming a garb of righteousness mikes gifts unto. From Wordnik.com. [The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 4 Books 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18] Reference
That is not only hypocritically dishonorable, by definition; it also smacks of an unseemly desperation. From Wordnik.com. [Obama Launches Portal to Expose GOP Attacks] Reference
She suggested that Mr. Obama had hypocritically tried to paint Mr. Edwards as inconsistent on the issues. From Wordnik.com. [Edwards Speaks: Hillary And Obama Promised Me That Poverty Will Remain Central To Campaign] Reference
So many persons can act hypocritically, but there are comparatively few whose Manners are habitually deceitful. From Wordnik.com. [The Elements of Character] Reference
This would give the French and the British a chance to act hypocritically in such a way as to keep the oil flowing. From Wordnik.com. [Eric Lurio: UNSC Res. 250: The International Law Governing Israel's Invasion of Gaza] Reference
They will lie, obfuscate, act completely shamelessly and hypocritically and will things will get nasty and personal. From Wordnik.com. [Tony Blair: The Next Labour Prime Minister?] Reference
She had long ago given up hypocritically protesting his transgressions-such as his insistence of using her first name. From Wordnik.com. [A Lady of Expectations]
The world has yet to follow that sensible call, although at Christmastime we hypocritically wish it upon civilization. From Wordnik.com. [Tom Gregory: All We Are Saying is Give Peace Your Pants] Reference
Then he hypocritically complains about - and of course blames the Clintons for - the polarization in American politics. From Wordnik.com. [Obama Campaign Charges Hillary Is Being Too Vague On Torture] Reference
The young man did not make her repeat this invitation, but hypocritically seated himself on the farther end of the seat. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
The ploy was always designed so that he could claim (hypocritically) that he only lost because his name wasn't on the ballot. From Wordnik.com. [Florida And Michigan Governors Demand Seating Of Delegates] Reference
Just because Republicans have used the same complaint, utterly hypocritically, Obama is barred from raising the issue as well?. From Wordnik.com. [Happy Hour Roundup] Reference
He told the valet to admit Vogotzine, hypocritically saying to himself that it was impossible, discourteous, not to receive him. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
The "FBI's gross overreach" as Rep. Sensenbrenner hypocritically terms it now was already obvious to many insiders by early 2003. From Wordnik.com. [Coleen Rowley: When Will We Ever Learn? The Green Light Always Goes Out.] Reference
Why did you hypocritically accuse someone of being part of a “failing education system” when you are the least literate person here?. From Wordnik.com. [On Thursday, the Legg report will be published along with...] Reference
But in the IM arena, Microsoft and allies contend AOL is the bad guy, hypocritically trying to guard its advantage in instant messaging. From Wordnik.com. [Sending Aol A Message] Reference
Their agents are everywhere, everywhere hypocritically protesting that in our land freedom, of speech and freedom of assemblage are no longer tolerated. From Wordnik.com. [The Red Conspiracy] Reference
Obama talks hypocritically about restraining deficits and controlling health costs while his program would increase spending and worsen the budget outlook. From Wordnik.com. [Health-Care Nation] Reference
When politicians call for fair trade with foreigners, they almost always hypocritically use a concept of fairness that makes a mockery of the word's normal usage. From Wordnik.com. ['Fair Trade' Is Unfair] Reference
"What the communists might possibly be reproached with is that they desire to introduce, in substitution for a hypocritically concealed, an openly legalized community of women.". From Wordnik.com. [The Red Conspiracy] Reference
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