Impostor

Synonyms of impostor

• pretender
• fraud
• imposter

Antonyms of impostor

• genuine
• real
• authentic

Collocations of impostor

impostor syndrome

Frequency: 80 %

Many high-achieving individuals struggle with impostor syndrome.

impostor phenomenon

Frequency: 65 %

The impostor phenomenon can cause feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt.

impostor complex

Frequency: 45 %

Individuals with an impostor complex often downplay their achievements.

impostor behavior

Frequency: 30 %

His impostor behavior was eventually exposed by his colleagues.

Idiomatic Expressions for impostor

• Phrase: Trojan horse
  Meaning: a person or thing intended to undermine or destroy from within
  Usage: The new employee turned out to be a Trojan horse, an impostor planted by a rival company.