Pass off

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phrasal verb

To make others believe something is genuine when it is not.

He tried to pass off a fake Rolex as a real one.
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  • pass off as
  • pass off for
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Deceptive Intent

Used to describe an action intended to deceive someone about the authenticity of something.

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She managed to pass off the knockoff purse as designer during the interview.
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Impersonation

Can involve acting like someone else to be perceived as that person.

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He's great at passing himself off as a doctor to skip the queues.
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Subtle Tricks

May require clever or subtle methods to trick others.

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The forger passed off his copies as originals by choosing neglected masterpieces.
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