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imposter

UK
/ɪmˈpɒstə/
US
/ɪmˈpɑstər/

Translations

imposternoun
imposters
pl
UK
/ɪmˈpɒstə/
US
/ɪmˈpɑstər/
The imposter was eventually caught by the authorities.
Самозванец в конце концов был пойман властями.
The company discovered an imposter among its employees.
Компания обнаружила обманщика среди своих сотрудников.
Synonyms
charlatan
usurper
swindler
deceiver
fake
sham
phony
pretender
fraud
imposteradjective
UK
/ɪmˈpɒstə/
US
/ɪmˈpɑstər/
Used attributively before a noun (e.g., "imposter syndrome"); generally ungradable.
Synonyms
pretended
ersatz
feigned
deceptive
pseudo
counterfeit
sham
bogus
spurious
fraudulent
phony
fake

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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