Imposters Meaning in English
word · lemma: imposter
Definition
People who pretend to be someone else, usually to deceive others or gain something unfairly.
Usage & Nuances
'Imposters' is usually used for people faking an identity, often in criminal, social, or humorous contexts. Common collocations: 'catch imposters', 'imposter syndrome'. Don't confuse with 'frauds' (general), or 'poseurs' (pretentious, not fake identity). Informal but neutral; both written and spoken.
Example Sentences
Some people online are imposters pretending to be someone else.
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The police arrested the imposters at the airport.
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The company warned about imposters using their name to scam people.
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At the party, we realized two guests were actually imposters trying to sneak in unnoticed.
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There are always a few imposters in every social group who aren’t what they seem.
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After watching the news, my grandma thinks there are imposters everywhere now!
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