Synonyms for

Impostor

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

Definition

A person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others.

Synonyms & similar words

pseudo pseud shammer imposter pretender fake sham roleplayer faker fraud pretender imposter phony fraud charlatan fake poser deceiver cheat trickster swindler imposture counterfeit sham hoaxer mountebank quack humbug faker rogue

Example sentences

  1. The impostor tried to steal the identity of a famous actor.
  2. She knew he was an impostor because he couldn't answer basic questions about his supposed profession.
  3. The company had to fire the impostor who had been pretending to be a qualified engineer.
  4. The impostor tricked the old lady into giving him all her money.
  5. The detective was hired to catch the impostor who had been stealing from the company for months.

Quotes

  • Beware of the young doctor and the old barber. - Benjamin Franklin
  • We are all impostors in one way or another. - Bernard Shaw
  • It is easier to find a score of men wise enough to discover the truth than to find one intrepid enough, in the face of opposition, to stand up for it. - A.A. Hodge

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