impostor

Meanings

• noun

  A person who deceives or misrepresents themselves in order to gain an advantage or to manipulate others.

• noun

  A person or thing that takes the place of another, often with fraudulent intent.

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Synonyms

impersonator

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with impostor
postor , borrower , prowler

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Homophones

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1. Imposter () : A person who deceives or misrepresents themselves in order to gain an advantage or to manipulate others.
   

2. Impressor () : A person who makes an impression or a mark.
   

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Variants

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imposter , imposters , impostor , impostors , imposter syndrome , impostor syndrome

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Forms

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impostors, imposted, imposting

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Etymology

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Late Middle English: from Old French impostor, from Latin impostor, from impostus 'imposed, counterfeit, deceitful'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'impostor' comes from the Latin word 'impostus', which means 'imposed' or 'counterfeit'.

2. In psychology, the Impostor Syndrome is a psychological pattern in which individuals doubt their accomplishments and fear that they will be exposed as a fraud.

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Related Concepts

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1. Deception: The act of deliberately misleading or deceiving someone.

2. Fraud: An intentional misrepresentation of the truth or concealment of a material fact to secure an unfair or unlawful advantage.

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Culture

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The term 'impostor' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in the genre of psychological thrillers and mystery novels. It is often used to describe a character who infiltrates a group or situation under false pretenses, creating tension and suspense. In art, the concept of the impostor can be seen in various forms, such as disguises and masks, which challenge the viewer's perception of reality.

How to Memorize "impostor"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person wearing a disguise or a mask, trying to blend in with a group or situation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'impostor' with the concept of deception or disguise.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'impostor' as 'I'm Pretending To Be Someone Other'.

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