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Imposture vs. Impostor
Imposture
/ɪmˈpɒstʃə/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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Impostor
/ɪmˈpɒstə/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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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- Impostor usually refers to the person who is pretending to be someone else.
- Imposture is the act of pretending to be someone else.
- Think of impostor with an or, as in an oRiginal person creating a fake one.
- Use imposture when referring to the event or scheme of deception.
- The word impostor highlights the individual, while imposture highlights the act.
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