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Impersonator vs Imposter - What's the difference?

impersonator | imposter |

As nouns the difference between impersonator and imposter

is that impersonator is one who fraudulently impersonates another person while imposter is someone who attempts to deceive by using an assumed name or identity or other devious disguise.

impersonator

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who fraudulently impersonates another person.
  • Entertainer whose act is based upon performing impressions of others.

    • Synonyms

    * (one who fraudulently impersonates) impostor, imitator * (entertainer) impressionist, mimic, mimicker

    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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