A person who pretends to be someone else, often to deceive or commit fraud
Examples:
The impostor's real identity remained a mystery.She fooled everyone with her impostor's disguise.An impostor infiltrated the organization undetected.
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Imposture
/ɪmˈpɒstʃə/
Pretending to be someone else to deceive others.
Examples:
She noticed the imposture just before signing the deal.His imposture as a doctor was uncovered immediately.The film's plot revolves around the theme of imposture.
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Ways to tell them apart:
Impostor refers to the person who is pretending to be someone else.
Imposture is the act or instance of pretending to be someone else.
Remember that impostor often refers to a living being, a person committing the act.
Imposture is more about the act or the concept rather than the individual involved.
If you see -or at the end, think of the actor or perpetrator, while -ure relates to the concept or action.