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)