IMPOSTOR

imposter, impostor, pretender, fake, faker, fraud, sham, shammer, pseudo, pseud, role player

(noun) a person who makes deceitful pretenses

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

impostor (plural impostors)

Someone who attempts to deceive by using an assumed name or identity.

(computer graphics) A sprite or animation integrated into a three-dimensional scene, but not based on an actual 3D model.

Synonyms

• impersonator

• See also deceiver

Hyponyms

• quack

Source: Wiktionary

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Im*pos"tor, n. Etym: [L. impostor a deceiver, fr. imponere to impose upon, deceive. See Impone.]

Definition: One who imposes upon others; a person who assumes a character or title not his own, for the purpose of deception; a pretender. "The fraudulent impostor foul." Milton.

Syn.

– Deceiver; cheat; rogue. See Deceiver.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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