Synonyms of impostor

impostor

noun

im-ˈpä-stər 

variants or imposter

as in fake

one who makes false claims of identity or expertise

the man who claimed to be a prince turned out to be an impostor

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fake
• fraud
• pretender
• sham
• deceiver
• faker
• charlatan
• mountebank
• actor
• quack
• misleader
• phony
• counterfeiter
• hoaxer
• fakir
• operator
• ringer
• imitator
• humbug
• quacksalver
• copycat
• impersonator
• dissembler
• sharper
• mimic
• swindler
• poseur
• trickster
• fraudster
• scammer
• skinner
• defrauder
• duper
• dodger
• bluffer
• feigner
• scamster
• sharpie
• cozener

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• master
• expert
• authority
• wizard
• virtuoso
• ace
• maestro
• professional
• whiz
• past master
• adept
• crackerjack

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of impostor

Savannah continues to ask the public for help locating her missing mother, while an imposter who sent fraudulent ransom demands has been arrested. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 June 2026

When news of Israel’s secret outposts in Iraq’s desert emerged, Iraqis admonished their leaders as traitors, and the boisterous militiamen affiliated with the government as impostors for allowing their land to be colonized by an enemy. — Nabil Salih, Time, 26 May 2026

These scams often include government impostors, direct deposit fraud, phishing, identity theft, payment redirection and social media scams. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026

Other professional sports associations, including the major pro leagues, have taken similar measures as NASCAR in attempting to protect their brands and fans from fraudulent imposters. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 May 2026