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Ringer

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

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Double 76% connected

Twofold; multiplied by two; increased by its equivalent; made twice as large or as much, etc.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Fake 76% connected

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

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Fraud 76% connected

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

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Image 76% connected

An imitation, representation, or similitude of any person, thing, or act, sculptured, drawn, painted, or otherwise made perceptible to the sight; a v…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Impostor 76% connected

One who imposes upon others; a person who assumes a character or title not his own, for the purpose of deception; a pretender.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Pretender 76% connected

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

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Sham 76% connected

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

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Shammer 76% connected

One who shams; an impostor.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Throw 76% connected

Pain; especially, pain of travail; throe.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Toll 74% connected

To take away; to vacate; to annul.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Toll 74% connected

To take away; to vacate; to annul.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 1

Toller 92% connected

A toll gatherer.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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