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Imposter

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • noun. See impostor.
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  • noun. Someone who attempts to deceive by using an assumed name or identity or other devious disguise.
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  • noun. a person who makes deceitful pretenses
    • Word Usage
    "Atlanta psychologist Pauline Clance, along with colleague Suzanne Imes, coined the term "imposter syndrome" in 1978, after an interviewee in their research study said she "felt like an imposter, here with all these really bright people.""
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    beguiler  cheat  cheater  deceiver  slicker  
    Hyponym
    Words that are more specific
    namedropper  ringer  
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    Vivian  amorist  antichristian  books!  cheesemonger  
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    deceiver  
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