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ὑποκριτής

Alt. ὑποκρι^τής, οῦ, ὁ,

Etym. ὑποκρίνομαι

I. "an interpreter or expounder", Plat., Luc.

II. "one who plays a part" on the stage, "a player, actor", Ar., Plat., etc.

2. metaph. "a pretender, dissembler, hypocrite", NTest.