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pharisaism

[far-uh-sey-iz-uhm] / ˈfær ə seɪˌɪz əm /


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These expressions of unctuous pharisaism are coldly received by the French, who ask no favours but claim justice.

From The Tragedy of St. Helena by Runciman, Walter

He strikes a blow at all pharisaism and all self-righteousness, and inculcates obedience to direct commands as the highest duty of man.

From Beacon Lights of History, Volume 02 Jewish Heroes and Prophets by Lord, John

For Christy was the typical product of conventionality and pharisaism.

From The Loom of Youth by Waugh, Alec

Zola has several phases; one of them, I admit, blue as heaven's own tinct; but Holmes has only one phase, namely, pharisaism.

From Such Is Life by Furphy, Joseph

There is at least no superiority in their outlook, no pharisaism.

From Change in the Village by Sturt, George




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