Meaning & Definition of word "Impostor"

noun:

• 1. A person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others.
  • Example: The impostor managed to infiltrate the organization by assuming a false identity.
• 2. A person who puts on a deceptive appearance.
  • Example: In the game, players must identify the impostor among them before it's too late.
• 3. Someone who falsely claims to have certain abilities or qualities.
  • Example: He was revealed as an impostor when he failed to demonstrate the skills he claimed to have.
• 4. A fraud or pretender.
  • Example: She felt like an impostor when she was accepted into the prestigious program, thinking she didn't belong.
• 5. A person who engages in deceitful practices or behavior.
  • Example: The impostor was caught trying to sell fake tickets to the concert.