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Hypocrite

Noun
Definition: a person who claims or pretends to have certain beliefs about
what is right but who behaves in a way that disagrees with those beliefs.
Hypocrite/ ‫منافق‬
Synonyms: bigot, impostor, phony, deceit
Antonyms: fairness · frankness · honesty
Negative
Dominic is such a hypocrite. He cheats his customers while complaining about how hard it is to be an
honest, struggling salesman.
Hypocrisy, hypocritical

Duality
Noun
Definition: Two seemingly opposite things existing at the
same time and usually in the same space
Synonyms: polarity, dichotomy, pair
Antonyms: constancy. abidingness. adherence. allegiance
Duality/ ‫االزدواجية‬
Neither good nor bad, neutral
She loved the poetic duality of night and day, specifically how on one side of the world it was sunny at
the same time the moon is high on the other.
Dualism

Integrity
Noun
Definition: the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.
Integrity/‫التكامل‬
Synonyms: honesty, principle, sincerity, virtue
Antonyms: deceit, dishonor, corruption
Positive
Even though they were tired mentally and physically, the soldiers continued to serve their country with
integrity and honor.
Integration, Integrate

Honor
Noun
Definition: high respect; great esteem.
Synonyms: notability, respect, integrity, honesty
Antonyms: disgrace, dishonor
Honor/‫شرف‬
Positive
If a knight were to kill an opponent that had surrendered in a duel, his honor would be stained in the
eyes of the people. A traitor to his country and his people has no honor in the eyes of his countrymen
and is often shunned or despised.
Honorary, honoring, honored

Radical
Adjective
Definition: an idea that is different from traditional views
Synonyms: extremist, fanatical, far-out, leftist
Antonyms: superficial, conservative, reactionary, moderate
Radical/ ‫اصولي‬
Neutral
The conservative church leaders were not interested in hearing any radical religious ideas.
Radicle, radicalization

Corruption
Noun
Definition: dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power
Synonyms: deceit, misconduct, fraud
Antonyms: honesty, goodness, pureness
Corruption/‫فساد‬
Negative
Corrupt, corruptible
His office brought him in L20,000 a year,' and he was known to be making large profits by the sale of
offices; he maintained his power by corruption and by jealously excluding from office men of high
standing and ability.

Authentic
Adjective
Definition: of undisputed origin and not a copy; genuine.
Synonyms: real, unfaked. Legitimate
Antonyms: fake, spurious
Authentic/‫اصلي‬
Positive
Authenticity, authenticate
We went to an authentic Mexican restaurant for my birthday where they served cuisine like you would
find in Mexico/ Her authentic personality appealed to many classmates and made her an easy choice for
class president.

Atonement
Noun
Definition: the action of making amends for a wrong or injury.
Synonyms: penance, redemption, reparation
Antonyms: remorselessness, impenitence.
Atonement/‫كفارة‬
Positive
Atone
As atonement for stealing, I had to help the shopkeeper with his business for a year. / If you cheat on
your spouse, it will take a great deal of atonement to earn their forgiveness.

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