- imposture im·pos·ture n
- [ɪm'pɒstʃə(r)]
frm impostura
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imposture im·pos·ture n
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Imposture — Im*pos ture, n. [L. impostura: cf. F. imposture. See {Impone}.] The act or conduct of an impostor; deception practiced under a false or assumed character; fraud or imposition; cheating. [1913 Webster] From new legends And fill the world with… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
im·pos·ture — /ımˈpɑːsʧɚ/ noun, pl tures formal : the act of deceiving others by pretending to be someone else [noncount] He was accused of imposture. [count] his elaborate impostures … Useful english dictionary
imposture — im•pos•ture [[t]ɪmˈpɒs tʃər[/t]] n. 1) the action or practice of imposing fraudulently upon others 2) deception using an assumed character, identity, or name 3) an instance of imposture • Etymology: < LL impostūra … From formal English to slang
imposture — im|pos|ture [ ım pastʃər ] noun count or uncount VERY FORMAL the behavior of an impostor … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
imposture — im·pos·ture … English syllables
Self-imposture — Self im*pos ture, n. Imposture practiced on one s self; self deceit. South. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Exposture — Ex*pos ture (?;135), n. [Cf. {Imposture}.] Exposure. [Obs.] Shak. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
