Synonyms for

Pretender

Verb / pri:ˈtendɜ: / Another word for pretender — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Someone who claims to have a right to something, especially a throne.

Synonyms & similar words

shammer dissembler hypocrite phony sham pseud roleplayer phoney impostor pretender imposter fraud pseudo dissimulator faker fake imposter claimant usurper impostor fake fraud phony charlatan quack mountebank sham cheat deceiver poser counterfeit copycat mimic double actor mummer

Example sentences

  1. The pretender to the throne was arrested and sent to prison.
  2. The magician was a pretender who used clever tricks to fool his audience.
  3. The pretender to the company's CEO position was exposed as a fraud.
  4. The pretender to the title of world's strongest man was defeated in the final round.
  5. The pretender to the championship belt was knocked out in the first round.

Quotes

  • A pretender is worse than a thief, for a thief takes what is not his own, while a pretender takes what is not his and makes it his own.
  • The pretender is a hypocrite who pretends to be what he is not, and in the end becomes what he pretends to be.
  • The pretender is like a counterfeit coin, which may pass for a while, but will ultimately be detected and exposed.

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