mạo danh
Definition
- Verb:
- To impersonate; to falsely assume someone's identity: The core meaning of "mạo danh" is to deceitfully use another person's name, title, or identity, typically to gain an advantage, commit fraud, or act with authority one does not possess.
- To act under a false name/pretense: It involves presenting oneself or acting as someone else or as a representative of an entity without legitimate authorization.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Kẻ gian đã mạo danh cảnh sát để lừa tiền người dân. (The crook impersonated a police officer to scam money from people.)
- Công ty cảnh báo về việc có đối tượng mạo danh nhân viên của họ để thu thập thông tin. (The company warned about subjects falsely assuming the identity of their employees to collect information.)
- Anh ta bị bắt vì tội mạo danh luật sư. (He was arrested for the crime of impersonating a lawyer.)
Advanced Usage
- Legal Context: In legal and official contexts, "mạo danh" is a serious offense, equivalent to "identity fraud" or "false personation."
- Hành vi mạo danh cơ quan nhà nước có thể bị phạt tù. (The act of impersonating a government agency can result in imprisonment.)
Variants and Related Words
- Mạo nhận (v): to falsely claim or pretend to be someone. This is a close synonym, often used interchangeably.
- Hắn mạo nhận là kỹ sư để xin việc. (He falsely claimed to be an engineer to apply for a job.)
Synonyms
- Impersonate: To pretend to be another person.
- Pose as: To present oneself falsely as someone.
- Assume a false identity: To adopt a name or identity that is not one's own.
- Fraudulently use the name of: To use another's name deceitfully.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Mạo danh, mạo nhận: This phrase reinforces the concept, emphasizing the dual action of using a false name and making false claims.
- Cảnh giác với những kẻ mạo danh, mạo nhận trên mạng xã hội. (Be wary of those who impersonate and make false claims on social media.)