imposter
intermediateB1/ɪmˈpɒstər/ · im-pos-ter
A person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others.
Meanings
A person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others.
ایک شخص جو دوسروں کو دھوکہ دینے کے لیے کسی اور کی حیثیت اختیار کرتا ہے۔
دھوکہ باز
dhoka baz
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- professional imposter
- imposter syndrome
- social imposter
Example Sentences
The man was revealed as an imposter after his lies were discovered.
اس آدمی کو دھوکہ باز کے طور پر بے نقاب کیا گیا جب اس کی جھوٹیاں سامنے آئیں۔
Is aadmi ko dhoka baz ke tor par be n Qaab kiya gaya jab is ki jhootiyaan samne aain.
Imposters can cause significant harm to those they deceive.
دھوکہ باز وہ لوگوں کو بڑی نقصان پہنچا سکتے ہیں جنہیں وہ بہکاتے ہیں۔
Dhoka baz woh logon ko badi nuqsan pohncha sakte hain jinhein woh behkate hain.
It's important to be able to spot an imposter in a job interview.
نوکری کے انٹرویو میں دھوکہ باز کو پہچاننا اہم ہے۔
Naukri ke interview mein dhoka baz ko pehchanana ahem hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
An imposter imitates others but hides their true self.
Imagine a masked figure pretending to be someone else at a party.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
دھوکا دہی میں جب تک ہے میرا نام، زہر لگتا ہے یہ بہار کا نوا
Dhoka dehi mein jab tak hai mera naam, zeher lagta hai yeh bahar ka nawa.
As long as my name is involved in deceit, this spring's tune feels toxic.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
دھوکے میں آنا حماقت ہے
Dhoke mein aana hamaqat hai
Falling for deception is foolishness.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "impostor" — one who deceives
First known use: 15th century
The term comes from the Latin 'impostor,' which means 'deceiver' or 'pretender.' It has been used in English since the late 15th century.