Pretender

Synonyms of pretender

• faker
• impostor
• charlatan

Antonyms of pretender

• genuine
• real
• authentic

Collocations of pretender

pretender to the throne

Frequency: 70 %

The pretender to the throne plotted to overthrow the king.

pretender to power

Frequency: 60 %

The pretender to power attempted a coup to take control of the government.

pretender to the title

Frequency: 50 %

The pretender to the title claimed to be the rightful heir.

pretender to greatness

Frequency: 40 %

The pretender to greatness boasted of their accomplishments.

pretender to fame

Frequency: 35 %

The pretender to fame sought attention through scandal.

Idiomatic Expressions for pretender

• Phrase: pretender to the title
  Meaning: someone who falsely claims to hold a particular title or position
  Usage: He was exposed as a pretender to the title of 'doctor' after it was discovered he had no medical qualifications.