ὑπό-κρισις, -εως, ἡ

(ὑποκρίνομαι, which see) [in LXX: 2Ma.6:25 * ;]

__1. a reply, answer (Hdt.).

__2. play-acting (Arist. Polyb. al.). Metaphorical, pretence, hypocrisy: Mat.23:28, Mrk.12:15, Luk.12:1, Gal.2:13, 1Ti.4:2, 1Pe.2:1 (Polyb. Pss Sng.4:7).†

(AS)