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imposture.

The act or conduct of an impostor; deception practiced under a false or assumed character; fraud or imposition.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ɪmˈpɒstjʊə(ɹ)//ɪmˈpɒst͡ʃə(ɹ)/
  1. The act or conduct of an impostor; deception practiced under a false or assumed character; fraud or imposition.

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Where this word comes from

From Middle French imposture, from Late Latin impostura, Latin impostus.

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