🎭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

Example Sentences

Online impersonation is a serious cybercrime.

Criminals use impersonation to gain access to bank accounts.

Synonyms

identity fraud, deception, masquerade, mimicry
Entry 1
identity fraud, deception, masquerade
Entry 2
identity fraud, mimicry, deception

Antonyms

authenticity, originality, honesty, genuine representation
Entry 1
authenticity, originality, honesty
Entry 2
authenticity, originality, genuine representation

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