imposture

Noun

Meaning

The act or conduct of an impostor; deception practiced under a false or assumed character; fraud or imposition; cheating.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

trick fraud imposition cheat impersonation dodge wile swindle show gambit humbug quackery device fake disguise
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Antonyms

true oath actual legitimate loyalty simplicity
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Hypernyms

deception deceit dissembling dissimulation

Close letter words and terms

impostrous impostume imposturage impostured imposturous impostury