Associations to the word «Impostor»

Wiktionary

IMPOSTOR, noun. Someone who attempts to deceive by using an assumed name or identity.
IMPOSTOR SYNDROME, noun. A psychological phenomenon in which a person is unable to internalize his/her accomplishments, remaining convincing that he/she does not deserve any accompanying success.

Dictionary definition

IMPOSTOR, noun. A person who makes deceitful pretenses.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley