imposture

imposture Definition

im·pos·ture (im päs′c̸hər)

noun

the act or practice of an impostor; fraud; deception

Etymology: Fr < LL impostura

imposture Synonyms

imposture Usage Examples

Converse of object

confess: Now that the irate lady has slammed the door, I am free to confess the imposture I have played.

Adjective modifier

mere: He would have deluded his people with mere imposture, had he quieted them with fallacious symbols: the very idea is shocking.

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