nicodemite

/nɪkəˈdɪmiˌt/; /nɪkəˈdiːmɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who surreptitiously or hypocritically supports or agrees with a particular cause, principle, or person

“The politician’s actions were seen as a classic case of nicodemite, as he publicly denounced the policy while secretly voting for it.”

2. verb

to secretly or hypocritically support or agree with a particular cause, principle, or person

“The company was accused of nicodemiting the environmental concerns of its customers, while promoting itself as an eco-friendly brand.”

Synonyms

  • hypocrite
  • insincere

Antonyms

  • authentic
  • genuine