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Imitator vs Imposter - What's the difference?

imitator | imposter |

As nouns the difference between imitator and imposter

is that imitator is one who imitates or apes another while imposter is someone who attempts to deceive by using an assumed name or identity or other devious disguise.

imitator

English

Alternative forms

* imitatour (obsolete)

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who imitates or apes another.

    • Synonyms

    * aper

    imposter

    English

    Alternative forms

    * impostor

    Noun

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

    • Synonyms

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