English-German translation for "hypocritical"

"hypocritical" German translation

Deshalb halten wir die Äußerungen über den Schutz der Menschenrechte für heuchlerisch.
That is why we consider that the pronouncement about protecting human rights is hypocritical.
Source: Europarl
Es darf weder abweisend noch scheinheilig oder bestrebt sein, den Europagedanken zu monopolisieren.
It must not be dismissive, hypocritical or claim a monopoly over European spirit or logic.
Source: Europarl
Das ist ein scheinheiliger Akt gegenüber den Wählern, die absolut nichts verstehen.
It is a hypocritical act in the face of electors who are completely baffled by it.
Source: Europarl
Heuchlerische und haltlose Argumente werden benutzt, um den Olivenanbau zu vernichten.
Hypocritical and groundless arguments are being used to wipe out olive oil farming.
Source: Europarl
Ich empfinde es als scheinheilig, mit dem Finger lediglich auf Kuba zu zeigen.
It is hypocritical to point the finger only at Cuba.
Source: Europarl
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