Synonyms for

Imposter

Verb / ˌɪˈmpɔ:stɜ: / Another word for imposter — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Someone who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others.

Synonyms & similar words

pseudo pseud shammer pretender fake sham roleplayer impostor faker fraud fraud cheat fake charlatan pretender poser sham impostor phony immitator copycat deceiver trickster swindler masquerader mimic counterfeit double-dealer

Example sentences

  1. The imposter tried to convince everyone that he was the real king.
  2. She was exposed as an imposter after failing to answer basic questions about her job.
  3. The imposter's lies were eventually uncovered by the police.
  4. I couldn't believe that my best friend was actually an imposter.
  5. The imposter had been living a double life for years before being caught.

Quotes

  • It is not the lie that passes through the mind, but the lie that sinks in and settles there, that does the hurt. - Francis Bacon
  • The biggest lie you can ever tell yourself is that you are a failure. - John C. Maxwell
  • The truth may hurt for a little while, but a lie hurts forever. - Unknown

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