noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative spelling of impostor. alt-of, alternative

   "To get over her imposter syndrome, Caldwell eventually turned to guided meditation to help her "quiet the voices.""

2. 2
   a person who makes deceitful pretenses wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

charlatanfakefakerfakesterfraudhypocrite

Example

More examples

"This imposter impersonated a doctor."

Etymology

Replacement of impostor -or with -er.

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