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Definitions from the WebTartuffeNoun: A hypocritical person; someone who pretends to be virtuous or religious but actually acts in a deceitful or immoral way. Example sentence: She discovered that her trusted spiritual advisor was nothing more than a Tartuffe, using his position to take advantage of vulnerable individuals. Noun: A play written by Molière in 1664, depicting the character Tartuffe, an hypocrite who manipulates a wealthy man to gain control over his household. Example sentence: The theatrical production of Tartuffe left the audience in stitches with its hilarious satire on religious hypocrisy. Related Products on Amazon: | ||||
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