Impostor: alternatives and connections

One who, or that which, beguiles.

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An act of deception or fraud; that which is the means of fraud or deception; a fraud; a trick; imposition; imposture.

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One who cheats.

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One who deceives; one who leads into error; a cheat; an impostor.

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That which makes smooth or sleek.

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One who tricks; a deceiver; a tricker; a cheat.

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One who, or that which, rings; especially, one who rings chimes on bells.

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The male of any species of cattle (Bovidae); hence, the male of any large quadruped, as the elephant; also, the male of the whale.

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The male of any species of cattle (Bovidae); hence, the male of any large quadruped, as the elephant; also, the male of the whale.

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To treat, work, or operate with the hands, especially when knowledge and dexterity are required; to manage in hand work; to handle; as, to manipulate…

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To treat, work, or operate with the hands, especially when knowledge and dexterity are required; to manage in hand work; to handle; as, to manipulate…

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One of the circles or windings of a cable or hawser, as it lies in a coil; a single turn or coil.

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Deception deliberately practiced with a view to gaining an unlawful or unfair advantage; artifice by which the right or interest of another is injure…

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One who lays claim, or asserts a title (to something); a claimant.

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That which deceives expectation; any trick, fraud, or device that deludes and disappoint; a make-believe; delusion; imposture, humbug.

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One who shams; an impostor.

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