imposture
Definitions
An instance of pretending to be someone else in order to deceive others.
The act or practice of deception or fraud.
Examples
The entire business venture was revealed to be a clever imposture designed to defraud unsuspecting investors.
He maintained his imposture for years, pretending to be a wealthy aristocrat until his true identity was finally exposed.
Synonyms
Antonyms
honesty truthfulness sincerity authenticity veracity genuineness frankness