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Definition of Imposter
1. Noun. A person who makes deceitful pretenses.
Generic synonyms: Beguiler, Cheat, Cheater, Deceiver, Slicker, Trickster
Specialized synonyms: Name Dropper, Ringer
Derivative terms: Fake, Fake, Fake, Fake, Fake, Pretend, Pretend, Sham, Sham, Sham, Sham
Definition of Imposter
1. Noun. Someone who attempts to deceive by using an assumed name or identity or other devious disguise. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Imposter
1. impostor [n -S] - See also: impostor
Lexicographical Neighbors of Imposter
Literary usage of Imposter
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Catholic Encyclopedia: An International Work of Reference on the by Edward Aloysius Pace, Charles George Herbermann (1922)
"... XCVI '(1912-13), 180,'360/466, «55/ duced in this article, the utterly misguided
efforts GERALD SHAUGHNESSY. difficult not to brand as an imposter. ..."
2. Governors Messages and Letters by Indiana Governor (1922)
"They desire that you will send away those people, and if they wish to have the
imposter with them, they can carry him. ..."
3. The Irish Tangle and a Way Out by Thomas Costello Johnson (1920)
"The Braces in Ireland.—"Statute of Kilkenny."—Richard II. tries to stop
rebellion.—Parliament, 1449, and 1466.—The imposter Simnel and German aid. ..."
4. Transactions and Collections by American Antiquarian Society (1909)
"A great imposter. Augusta & Caroline at a Ball. 4. Fast dav—went to Church twice.
Cash received. Mar. 6. from Worcester hank 35.00 Borrowed of Art". ..."
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