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impersonate

[im-pur-suh-neyt, im-pur-suh-nit] / ɪmˈpɜr səˌneɪt, ɪmˈpɜr sə nɪt /


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This means hackers gain access to data shared on Signal and can also impersonate the person whose account was compromised.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

This season, Fey dropped by to impersonate freshly ousted Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026

Sir Tom Jones has warned fans of a "sad and disheartening" scam using fake social media profiles to impersonate him.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

Attackers then move through networks or escalate privileges to impersonate higher-level officials authorized to bid on loads or reroute shipments, McClain said, “all while appearing to be part of normal operations.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025

If I tried to impersonate a British person, like that, Libby would tell me I’m working too hard and ruining the scene.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle




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