The difference between Impersonator and Impostor

When used as nouns, impersonator means one who fraudulently impersonates another person, whereas impostor means someone who attempts to deceive by using an assumed name or identity.


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  1. Impersonator as a noun:

    One who fraudulently impersonates another person.

  2. Impersonator as a noun:

    Entertainer whose act is based upon performing impressions of others.

  1. Impostor as a noun:

    Someone who attempts to deceive by using an assumed name or identity.