noun
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a deceitful act of speech.
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a pretending to be what one is not or to feel what one does not feel; hypocrisy.
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an unduly high opinion of oneself, one's merits, possession, status, etc.; exaggerated self-conceit; pride; vanity.
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a man whose actions belie stated beliefs; he who pretends to have virtues, moral or religious beliefs, principles, etc., which he does not actually possess; a hypocrite.
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a cheat; a deceiver; a fraud.
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an entertainer who is skilled in producing illusion by sleight of hand, deceptive devices, etc.; a magician.
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a snake charmer.
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great or special power, ability or faculty.
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haughty or arrogant behaviour.