whited sepulcher
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whited sepulcher

noun

Definition of WHITED SEPULCHER

: a person inwardly corrupt or wicked but outwardly or professedly virtuous or holy : hypocrite

Origin of WHITED SEPULCHER

from the simile in Matthew 23:27
First Known Use: 1530

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