Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun pharisee

2 senses of pharisee

Sense 1
pharisee -- (a self-righteous or sanctimonious person)
       => unpleasant person, disagreeable person -- (a person who is not pleasant or agreeable)

Sense 2
Pharisee -- (a member of an ancient Jewish sect noted for strict obedience to Jewish traditions)
       => Jew, Hebrew, Israelite -- (a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties)