hoaxer

/ˈhoʊkər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who engages in deceiving or tricking others, typically by creating or spreading false information.

“The media exposed the scammer as a serial hoaxer who had been deceiving people for years.”

Synonyms

  • deceiver
  • impostor
  • scammer

Antonyms

  • honest person
  • truth-teller