impostor

Noun

A person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others.

ریشه

From Old French 'imposteur', from Latin 'impositor', from 'imponere' meaning 'to impose'.

مثال

• The impostor claimed to be a doctor and treated patients without a license.
• He was exposed as an impostor when his true identity was revealed.
• The impostor infiltrated the company and stole confidential information.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Impostor syndrome Impostor phenomenon