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sanctimonize
UK
/ˈsæŋk.tɪ.mə.naɪz/
US
/ˈsæŋk.tə.mə.naɪz/
UK
/ˈsæŋk.tɪ.mə.naɪz/
US
/ˈsæŋk.tə.mə.naɪz/
Rare verb meaning to behave or speak in a sanctimonious way.
Translations
He tends to sanctimonize whenever the discussion turns to ethics.
Он склонен фарисействовать, когда разговор заходит об этике.
He tends to sanctimonize whenever the discussion turns to ethics.
Он склонен ханжить, когда разговор заходит об этике.
Additional translations
Definitions
He tends to sanctimonize whenever the discussion turns to ethics.
Synonyms
play the saint
pose as pious
Antonyms
be sincere
act sincerely
be genuine
humble oneself
behave modestly