baralipton

/bærɑːlɪptɒn/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete word for a false or pretended friend.

“He had been warned about his baralipton, who was actually working against him.”

2. noun

A person who feigns friendship or sympathy, especially for mercenary or ulterior motives.

“The con artist was a master of playing the role of a baralipton, manipulating people for his own gain.”

Synonyms

  • deceiver
  • hypocrite

Antonyms

  • ally
  • confidant