English / word
cant
noun C2MEANING IN ENGLISH
Hypocritical and sanctimonious talk, typically of a moral, religious, or political nature; also, jargon of a group.
In context
01
Citizens grew weary of the political cant that never led to genuine action.
02
The politician's speech was filled with cant about honesty and integrity.
Synonyms
hypocrisy,sanctimony,insincerity
Antonyms
honesty,sincerity,truth
Collocations
political cant,moral cant,religious cant