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Definition |
hypocritically showing sympathy or sadness |
Examples |
1) The politician shed crocodile's tears
at the scene, feigning empathy.
2) She shed crocodile's tears at the
funeral, pretending to mourn while secretly harboring no real sorrow. |
Etymology |
It originates from the belief that
crocodiles shed tears while devouring their prey. |
Synonyms |
mock sadness, phony empathy |
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