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Impostors Meaning in English

word · lemma: impostor

ˌɪmˈpɔstɝz
im-PAW-sterz
ɪmpˈɒstəz
im-POS-tuz

Definition

People who pretend to be someone else, usually to trick others or gain something through deception.

Usage & Nuances

'Impostors' is formal and often used in crime or social deception contexts. Common collocations: 'catch impostors', 'expose impostors.' Don't confuse with 'imposter syndrome' (feeling like a fraud, not being one).

Example Sentences

The police arrested three impostors at the airport.

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Many impostors try to steal people's money online.

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The king's guards were trained to spot impostors.

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Turns out, both applicants were actually impostors using fake credentials.

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You have to be careful—impostors can seem very convincing online.

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The party was full of energy, but there were rumors that some guests were actually impostors.

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