noun
Other Word Forms
- impostrous adjective
- imposturous adjective
Etymology
Origin of imposture
1530–40; < Late Latin impostūra, equivalent to Latin impost ( us ) past participle of impōnere ( impostor, impone ) + -ūra -ure
Example Sentences
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The Boston Courier’s official report stated, “with every opportunity, means and motive to do their best, the spiritualists actually did nothing …” and proudly announced, “So ends this ridiculous and infamous imposture.”
From Literature
The difference lies in the minds and expectations of spectators, and it’s the difference between endeavor and imposture.
From New York Times
The people who knew Brandon look back mostly with incredulity and amusement at his imposture and extend him the benefit of the doubt when it comes to his motives.
From New York Times
The unnamed narrator in “Portrait of an Unknown Lady,” María Gainza’s crepuscular but dreamy novel, looks back over a life led in the shadow of imposture.
From New York Times
This form of imposture has a pedigree — or a past, anyway.
From New York Times
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