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The chief jester or mimic who would imitate the dead person as part of ancient Roman funeral processions.
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Someone who betrays, or reveals confidential information; a squealer or informer.
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(Internet) Someone who creates a fake profile on a social media platform in order to deceive people.
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One who takes part in a charade.
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(rare, humorous) A conman or conwoman.
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A criminal who imitates the crimes of another; specifically, a criminal who commits the same crime, especially a highly-publicized one, that has just been or recently committed by someone else.
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The act of one who counterfeits.
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An imposter, a swindler.
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(Internet, humorous) An adage that states that a person who insists that they have won an Internet argument has probably very badly lost.
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(archaic) A charlatan or imposter, especially one pretending to be ill, or to tell fortunes.
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(film) A person who appears disguised in a film as a replacement for another actor or person.
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(Internet) Email whose sender or other information has been faked.
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(derogatory) Someone falsely claiming to be an entrepreneur.
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One who fakes something.
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A person who seeks to deceive others.
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Someone who falsely claims to be Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonym used by the creator of Bitcoin.
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A person or group that engages in a false flag operation.
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Alternative form of false flagger [A person or group that engages in a false flag operation.]
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Obsolete form of faitour. [(archaic) A charlatan or imposter, especially one pretending to be ill, or to tell fortunes.]
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The aggressive public relations activity associated with press agents
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A person who creates forgeries, falsifies documents with intent to defraud, e.g. to create a false will or illicit copies of currency; counterfeiter.
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Someone who is gaslit (psychologically manipulated).
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A person who appropriates DNA or other genetic material from another human being without permission with the intent of uncovering private information
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Somebody who sends hate mail.
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(by extension) Any analogously misleading situation, such as a brief rise before a fall on the stock market.
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Someone who perpetrates hoaxes.
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One who fraudulently impersonates another person.
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Alternative spelling of impostor [Someone who attempts to deceive by using an assumed name or identity.]
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Someone who attempts to deceive by using an assumed name or identity.
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Obsolete form of imposture. [The act or conduct of an impostor; deception practiced under a false or assumed character; fraud or imposition]
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(UK, slang, countable) A fake ring or other jewellery sold as genuine.
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(professional wrestling) Of or related to kayfabe, especially forbidden to mention or show in order to maintain kayfabe.
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(broadly) The use of any technique intended to detect deception.
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Someone who is manipulated.
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Alternative form of mischief-maker [A person who makes mischief.]
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(archaic) A deceiver; an impostor.
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A fake company used as a front in espionage.
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(informal) A person who is adept at making deals or getting results, especially one who uses questionable methods.
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(Internet) One who engages in pharming (fraudulent redirection of Internet traffic).
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A person who engages in phishing.
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(informal) A person who assumes an identity or quality other than their own.
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Noticeably fake bills or coins intended for use as toy currency, especially with board games, rather than currency in a legitimate exchange market.
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(by extension) A show of skill or deceitful cleverness.
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An undercover agent who incites suspected persons to partake in or commit criminal acts.
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(informal) A person or agency that seeks to expose and discredit quackery.
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Falsely claiming to possess medical or other skills, like a quacksalver.
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(transitive) To instruct (someone) by means of a quiz.
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A person who poses questions to contestants on a quiz show.
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One who carries out schemes; a fraudster.
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The fact or practice of being a shamateur; making money out of sports despite professing to be an amateur.
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A person paid to endorse a product while pretending to be impartial.
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One who engages in social engineering.
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Alternative form of talebearer [An indiscreet person who spreads gossip.]
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Obsolete form of tattler (“one who tells tales, or informs on others”). [One who tattles (notifies authorities of illicit behavior) or is inclined to do so; a tattletale.]
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Alternative form of whistle-blower [One who reports a problem or violation to the authorities; especially, an employee or former employee who reports a violation by an employer.]
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Alternative form of whistle-blower [One who reports a problem or violation to the authorities; especially, an employee or former employee who reports a violation by an employer.]
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