pharisaism

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Synonyms: pharisaic, phariseeism

Antonyms: pharisaic, phariseeism

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Noun

1. The [[doctrine]]s and [[practice]]s, or the [[character]] and [[spirit]], of the [[Pharisee]]s.
2. {{lb|en|chiefly|Christianity}} [[rigid|Rigid]] [[observance]] of [[external]] forms of [[religion]] without [[genuine]] [[piety]]; [[hypocrisy]] in religion; a [[censorious]], [[self-righteous]] spirit in matters of [[moral#Noun|morals]] or [[manners]].

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