imposture

Noun

Deception or fraud by pretending to be someone or something one is not.

ریشه

From Old French 'imposture', from Latin 'impostura', from 'imponere' meaning 'to impose'.

مثال

• The imposture was exposed when the real heir to the throne returned.
• He was arrested for his involvement in an elaborate imposture scheme.
• The book revealed the imposture of the self-proclaimed psychic.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Elaborate imposture Clever imposture Successful imposture