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pharisaism

Translations

Pharisaismnoun

pharisaism

pharisaisms
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pharisaïsmeSens moral et religieux courant : observance hypocrite et orgueilleuse des règles.
His pharisaism was evident when he criticized others for minor faults while ignoring his own major shortcomings.
Son pharisaïsme était évident lorsqu’il critiquait les autres pour des fautes mineures tout en ignorant ses propres graves défauts.
Additional translations
pharisaïsmeSens historique : doctrine et pratiques attribuées aux pharisiens dans le judaïsme ancien.
Synonyms
hypocrisy
self-righteousness
sanctimoniousness
sectarianism

Definitions

Pharisaismnoun
The doctrines or practices of the Pharisees, a religious group in ancient Judaism known for strict adherence to traditional and written law.
The historian studied the Pharisaism of ancient Jewish society to understand their influence on religious practices.
A hypocritical observance of the letter of religious or moral law without regard for the spirit; self-righteousness.
His pharisaism was evident when he criticized others for minor faults while ignoring his own major shortcomings.
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