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Betrayer vs Impostor - What's the difference?

betrayer | impostor |

As nouns the difference between betrayer and impostor

is that betrayer is someone who betrays, or reveals confidential information; a squealer or informer while impostor is someone who attempts to deceive by using an assumed name or identity.

betrayer

English

Noun

(wikipedia betrayer) (en noun)
  • Someone who betrays, or reveals confidential information; a squealer or informer.
  • A double-crosser.

    • Anagrams

    * English agent nouns

    impostor

    English

    (wikipedia impostor)

    Alternative forms

    * imposter * impostour (obsolete)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Someone who attempts to deceive by using an assumed name or identity.
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    • Synonyms

    * impersonator * See also