English / word
impersonation
noun C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
The act of pretending to be another person, especially in order to deceive or defraud.
In context
01
Online impersonation is a serious cybercrime.
02
Criminals use impersonation to gain access to bank accounts.
Synonyms
identity theft,masquerade,mimicry
Collocations
online impersonation,criminal impersonation,act of impersonation