Pretender and Skinner

Pretender

Pretender noun - One who makes false claims of identity or expertise.
Usage example: it turns out that the guy who claimed to work for a modeling agency was just a pretender

Skinner and pretender are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Skinner" instead a noun "Pretender".

Skinner

Skinner noun - A dishonest person who uses clever means to cheat others out of something of value.
Usage example: he's proven himself to be a skinner of guys who are a lot smarter than you, so be wary of any deals you make with him
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Pretender and skinner are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pretender" instead a noun "Skinner".

Nearby Words: skinned, skinning
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