pharisee
/ˈfɛrəsi/
noun
- A member of an ancient Jewish group known for strict observance of religious laws and traditions.
- In the New Testament, Jesus often debated with the Pharisees about religious practices.
- Historians study the Pharisees to understand Jewish life in the first century.
- The Pharisees were known for their detailed interpretation of the Torah.
- A person who is self-righteous or hypocritical, pretending to be morally superior.
- The politician was a pharisee, talking about family values while ignoring his own scandals.
- She called him a pharisee for preaching about charity but never donating a cent.
- My boss acts like a pharisee, always lecturing us about honesty while cutting corners himself.
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