Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pretender
noun
prɪˈtɛndər
Definition
A person who claims or aspires to a title, position, or right, especially when not entitled to do so.
Examples
- He was a pretender to the throne, hoping to gain power.
- She felt like a pretender in her role, lacking real qualifications.
- The artist was a pretender, claiming to have created original works.
Meaning
Someone who puts on a false appearance or claims a false identity, often to deceive others.
Synonyms
- imposter
- faker
- swindler
- charlatan
