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impersonation

noun

/ɪmˌpɜː.sənˈeɪ.ʃən/

Meaning

The action of pretending to be another person for the purpose of entertainment or fraud.

Fraudulently acting as someone else by copying their identity

Online impersonation is a serious cybercrime.

Criminals use impersonation to gain access to bank accounts.

identity fraud, deception, masquerade, mimicry

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identity fraud, deception, masquerade

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identity fraud, mimicry, deception

authenticity, originality, honesty, genuine representation

Entry 1

authenticity, originality, honesty

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authenticity, originality, genuine representation

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