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Pretenders

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Definition

Pretenders are people who claim to be something they are not, or who try to deceive others about their identity or abilities.

Synonyms & similar words

pseudo fraud fake dissimulator phony phoney dissembler pseud hypocrite shammer sham pretender faker impostor imposter roleplayer imposters charlatans fakes frauds phonies posers quacks shams liars deceivers cheats impostors mountebanks shysters swindlers actors mimics copycats copyists emulators

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