word
Impostor
Ih-MPAW-stur
/ˌɪˈmpɔːstɜːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
impostor
Dictionary meaning
A person who makes deceitful pretenses.
Examples
- Even though you have a New Kids On The Block bedspread, I know you're not a true fan; you're just an impostor!
Synonyms: fraud
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