Imposer: meaning, definitions and examples

social criticism

An imposer is a person who takes unfair advantage of others, often through deception or manipulation. This term is generally used in a negative context, suggesting that the individual does not respect social norms or the rights of others. Imposters often manipulate situations to benefit themselves at the expense of others. In some cases, they might adopt false identities or false pretenses to achieve their goals or gain trust.

cheat, deceiver, fraud, imposter

Examples of usage

• She felt like an imposer at the gathering, pretending to know people.

• The imposer tricked several guests into believing he was someone important.

• His behavior in the meeting was that of an imposer, trying to overshadow everyone else.