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Imposter vs Usurper - What's the difference?

imposter | usurper |

As nouns the difference between imposter and usurper

is that imposter is someone who attempts to deceive by using an assumed name or identity or other devious disguise while usurper is one who usurps.

imposter

English

Alternative forms

* impostor

Noun

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

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    usurper

    English

    (wikipedia usurper)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who usurps.
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    * usurpress

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