2. Rigid observance of external forms of religion, without genuine piety; hypocrisy in religion; a censorious, self-righteous spirit in matters of morals or manners. ``A piece of pharisaism.'' --Hammond. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Pharisaism — index hypocrisy Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
Pharisaism — *hypocrisy, sanctimony, cant … New Dictionary of Synonyms
Pharisaism — [far′ə sā΄iz΄əm] n. [ModL Pharisaïsmus < Gr(Ec) pharisaios: see PHARISEE] 1. the beliefs and practices of the Pharisees 2. [p ] pharisaic behavior, character, principles, etc … English World dictionary
pharisaism — ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌsāˌizəm noun ( s) Etymology: New Latin pharisaismus, from Greek pharisaios Pharisee + Latin ismus ism 1. usually capitalized : the doctrines or practices of the Pharisees the path of withdrawal, separation, and dedication, which is the… … Useful english dictionary
pharisaism — noun Etymology: New Latin pharisaismus, from Greek pharisaios Date: 1583 1. capitalized the doctrines or practices of the Pharisees 2. often capitalized pharisaical character, spirit, or attitude ; hypocrisy … New Collegiate Dictionary
Pharisaism — Pharisaist, adj. /far euh say iz euhm/, n. 1. the principles and practices of the Pharisees. 2. (l.c.) rigid observance of external forms of religion or conduct without genuine piety; hypocrisy. Also, Phariseeism /far euh see iz euhm/. [1595… … Universalium
pharisaism — noun The doctrines and practices, or the character and spirit, of the Pharisees … Wiktionary
Pharisaism — (Roget s Thesaurus II) noun A show or expression of feelings or beliefs one does not actually hold or possess: hypocrisy, phoniness, sanctimoniousness, sanctimony, tar tuff ery, two facedness. See HONEST … English dictionary for students
pharisaism — phar·i·sa·ism || færɪseɪɪzm n. practice of emphasizing strict religious observance over sincere belief; hypocrisy … English contemporary dictionary
pharisaism — n. Hypocrisy, formalism, sanctimoniousness, cant, pietism, phariseeism, assumed piety, false piety … New dictionary of synonyms
