Hypocrisy /(hĭ*pŏk"rĭ*sy̆)/

Hy·poc·ri·sy

Hypocrisy

n.

pl. Hypocrisies ((-sĭz))

  1. The act or practice of a hypocrite; a feigning to be what one is not, or to feel what one does not feel; a dissimulation, or a concealment of one's real character, disposition, or motives; especially, the assuming of false appearance of virtue or religion; a simulation of goodness.
    Hypocrisy is the necessary burden of villainy.
    — Rambler.
    Hypocrisy is the homage vice pays to virtue.