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imposter

UK
/ɪmˈpɒstə/
US
/ɪmˈpɑstər/

Translations

imposternoun
imposters
pl
UK
/ɪmˈpɒstə/
US
/ɪmˈpɑstər/
The imposter was eventually caught when the real manager returned from vacation.
L'imposteur a finalement été arrêté lorsque le vrai directeur est revenu de vacances.
Additional translations
fauxObjet contrefait ou imité.
Synonyms
charlatan
fraud
usurper
swindler
deceiver
fake
sham
phony
pretender
imposteradjective
UK
/ɪmˈpɒstə/
US
/ɪmˈpɑstər/
Used attributively before a noun (e.g., "imposter syndrome"); generally ungradable.
frauduleuxS'emploie pour un comportement ou une apparence trompeuse.
Users were warned about imposter websites that mimic the official portal.
Les utilisateurs ont été avertis au sujet de sites web frauduleux qui imitent le portail officiel.
Additional translations
fauxAu sens de faux, non authentique.
Synonyms
fake
phony
fraudulent
spurious
bogus
sham
counterfeit
pseudo
deceptive
feigned
ersatz
pretended

Definitions

imposternoun
A person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others, especially for fraudulent gain.
The imposter was eventually caught when the real manager returned from vacation.
An imitation or counterfeit object; something that is made to look genuine but is not.
The watch looked expensive, but it was an imposter bought for a few dollars.
imposteradjective
Relating to or characteristic of an imposter; fraudulent, assumed, or deceptive.
Many high achievers experience imposter feelings despite their success.
False, fraudulent, or not genuine; counterfeit.
Users were warned about imposter websites that mimic the official portal.
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