Defector and Impostor

Defector

Defector noun - A person who abandons a cause or organization usually without right.

Impostor and defector are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Impostor" instead a noun "Defector".

Impostor

Impostor noun - One who makes false claims of identity or expertise.

Defector and impostor are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defector" instead a noun "Impostor".

Nearby Words: imposture, impost

How words are described

alien alien defector alien impostor
real real defector real impostor
supposed supposed defector supposed impostor
said said defector said impostor
Other adjectives: would-be.
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