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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

Entry 1

identity fraud, deception, masquerade

Entry 2

identity fraud, mimicry, deception

authenticity, originality, honesty, genuine representation

Entry 1

authenticity, originality, honesty

Entry 2

authenticity, originality, genuine representation

a person qualified to practice medicine; a doctor

the protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power; foresight or prudence

a large tall bird with long legs and neck; a machine for lifting heavy objects

small animals or insects that are harmful or destructive, such as rats, lice, or fleas

sodium bicarbonate used in cooking and baking as a leavening agent

the quality of bending easily without breaking; willingness to change or compromise