Wordiyocrit
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From Greek krinein (to separate, judge, decide). Central to evaluation and turning points — critic (one who judges), critical (involving judgment or a turning point), criticism (the act of judging), criterion (a standard for judgment), and crisis (a decisive moment). Hypocrisy (hypo- + krinein) literally means 'under-judging' — acting a part, pretending to judge differently than one truly does.
Associated Words
crisis
A time of serious danger or difficulty; a turning point
criteria
Standards or rules used to judge or evaluate something
criterion
A standard or rule used to judge or evaluate something
critic
A person who reviews art or literature; someone who finds fault
critical
Extremely important; inclined to criticize; relating to a crisis
criticism
Expression of disapproval; a detailed evaluation or review
criticize
To point out faults; to evaluate merits and faults
critique
A detailed critical evaluation; to analyze and evaluate critically
hypocrisy
Pretending to have virtues or beliefs one does not actually hold; 伪善，虚伪
hypocrite
A person whose actions contradict their claimed beliefs or values; 伪君子，伪善者
hypocritical
Characterized by hypocrisy; saying one thing but doing another; 伪善的，虚伪的