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Imposture - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Imposture is the act of deceiving others by pretending to be someone else or assuming a false identity, often for personal gain or to avoid consequences.

imposture

/ɪmˈpɑːstʃər/ /ɪmˈpɒstʃə/

Definition:

The act of deceiving others by pretending to be someone or something else.

Synonyms:

deception, fraud, hoax, sham

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

honesty, authenticity

Common Collocations:

expose an imposture, commit imposture, detect imposture

Derivatives:

impostor, imposturous

Usage Tips:

Use "imposture" to describe deliberate deception, often involving false identity or pretenses.

Common Phrases:

live a lie, wolf in sheep's clothing, false pretenses

Etymology:

From Latin "impostura," meaning deceit or fraud, derived from "imponere" (to impose).

Examples:

  • 1. The magician's act was exposed as an elaborate imposture.
  • 2. She uncovered his imposture by finding forged documents.
  • 3. His claims of nobility were dismissed as mere imposture.
  • 4. The artist’s signature was an imposture to inflate the painting’s value.

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