impostors

Meanings

• noun

  Individuals who falsely represent themselves as someone else, often with the intention of deception or gain.

  - "The man was an impostor, pretending to be a prince to win the heart of the princess."
  - "The athlete was exposed as an impostor when it was discovered he had falsified his records."

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Synonyms

impersonator

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with impostors
postor , borrower

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Variants

List of all variants of impostors that leads to same result
imposter , imposters , impostor , impostors

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Forms

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imposter, impostors, imposting

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Etymology

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The term 'impostor' comes from the Latin word 'impostor', meaning 'one who puts something in the way' or 'interposer'. It was originally used to refer to someone who interposed themselves between two parties, often to deceive or defraud.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'impostor syndrome' refers to the psychological phenomenon where individuals doubt their accomplishments and fear being exposed as a fraud.

2. In the world of art, a forgery is considered an impostor work of art that is passed off as an authentic piece.

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Related Concepts

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1. forgery: The creation of a false document or artwork with the intention of deceiving or defrauding others.

2. identity theft: The unauthorized use of someone else's personal information to assume their identity.

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Culture

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Impostors have been a common theme in literature, art, and music throughout history. They have been depicted as villains in stories, from Shakespeare's Othello to Agatha Christie's The Woman in White. Impostors have also been the subject of many cautionary tales and warnings about trust and deception.

How to Memorize "impostors"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize impostors, imagine someone wearing a mask or disguise, pretending to be someone they are not.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize impostors, associate the word with the idea of deception or disguise.

3. mnemonics
   

   - A mnemonic for impostors could be 'Impostors In Pretend Outfits Steal Trust Or Resources'.

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