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IMPOSTER Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word imposter. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word imposter. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for IMPOSTER

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fake
adjectiveadj
noun

• something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be

• a person who makes deceitful pretenses

• (football) a deceptive move made by a football player

adjective satellite

• fraudulent; having a misleading appearance

• not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article

verb

• make a copy of with the intent to deceive

• tamper, with the purpose of deception

• speak insincerely or without regard for facts or truths

fraud
nounn
noun

• intentional deception resulting in injury to another person

• a person who makes deceitful pretenses

• something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage

• the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme

impostor
nounn
noun

• a person who makes deceitful pretenses

pretender
nounn
noun

• a person who makes deceitful pretenses

• a claimant to the throne or to the office of ruler (usually without just title)

• a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives

sham
nounn
noun

• something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be

• a person who makes deceitful pretenses

adjective satellite

• adopted in order to deceive

verb

• make a pretence of

• make believe with the intent to deceive

charlatan
nounn
noun

• a flamboyant deceiver; one who attracts customers with tricks or jokes

deceiver
nounn
noun

• someone who leads you to believe something that is not true

phony
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives

adjective satellite

• fraudulent; having a misleading appearance

faker
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a person who makes deceitful pretenses

impersonator
nounn
noun

• someone who (fraudulently) assumes the appearance of another

pseud
noun

• a person who makes deceitful pretenses

pseudo
adjectiveadj
noun

• a person who makes deceitful pretenses

adjective satellite

• (often used in combination) not genuine but having the appearance of

shammer
nounn
noun

• someone shirking their duty by feigning illness or incapacity

• a person who makes deceitful pretenses

role player
nounn
noun

• a person who makes deceitful pretenses

• a theatrical performer

Best Hypernyms For IMPOSTER

Here is a list of related hypernyms for imposter, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
beguiler cheat cheater deceiver slicker trickster

Alternatives for FAKE

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