Pharisaism
the principles and practices of the Pharisees.
(lowercase) rigid observance of external forms of religion or conduct without genuine piety; hypocrisy.
Origin of Pharisaism
1- Also Phar·i·see·ism [far-uh-see-iz-uhm]. /ˈfær ə siˌɪz əm/.
Other words from Pharisaism
- Phar·i·sa·ist, adjective
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How to use Pharisaism in a sentence
But it is upon the political platform that the gibes and sneers at Phariseeism are intended to be most stinging.
From the Easy Chair, series 2 | George William CurtisI ask you, gentlemen, by your verdict not to place a premium upon that most odious of all repulsive arrogancies—Phariseeism.
From the Easy Chair, series 2 | George William CurtisTo the poor woman who is struggling for daily bread, each day sadder than the last, Phariseeism says, "bear thy burdens meekly."
Bohemian Society | Lydia LeavittWe occupied them readily; at the expense of being accused of Phariseeism we may say, in a whisper, that we desired them.
The Cathedral Towns and Intervening Places of England, Ireland and Scotland: | Thomas W. SillowaySame false insinuation as before,—Phariseeism the sole crime imputed to him.
Not Paul, But Jesus | Jeremy Bentham
British Dictionary definitions for Pharisaism
Phariseeism (ˈfærɪsiːˌɪzəm)
/ (ˈfærɪseɪˌɪzəm) /
Judaism the tenets and customs of the Pharisees
(often not capital) observance of the external forms of religion without genuine belief; hypocrisy
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