pretender's
False heir's possession
The possessive form of pretender, one who claims or aspires to something—often a throne or title they don't legitimately hold.
A pretender's claim may be disputed, a pretender's ambitions may be thwarted.
The word carries connotations of falseness or presumption: The pretender's facade eventually crumbled.
Ceremonial chair for sovereigns
- heirOne who receives legacy
- dynastySuccessive family rulers
- successionFollowing in order
- crownSovereign's ornamental headpiece
legitimacy · usurper · Stuart · Jacobite · rival · bloodline · restoration · exile
Deceptive outward appearance
- deceptionIntentional misleading of others
- maskFace-worn concealment
- disguiseIdentity-concealing alteration
- fraudIntentional criminal trickery
charade · false · impersonation · feigned · sham · counterfeit · duplicity · phony
Desire for achievement
- wannabeAspiring imitator of others
- hopefulFeeling positive expectation
- strivingEarnest sustained endeavor
- dreamerOne given to fantasies
reach · aspiration · yearning · inadequacy · overreach · posturing · affectation · airs
throne
Ceremonial chair for sovereigns
- heirOne who receives legacy
- dynastySuccessive family rulers
- successionFollowing in order
crown · legitimacy · usurper · Stuart · Jacobite · rival · bloodline · restoration · exile · rightful
facade
Deceptive outward appearance
- deceptionIntentional misleading of others
- maskFace-worn concealment
- disguiseIdentity-concealing alteration
fraud · charade · false · impersonation · feigned · sham · counterfeit · duplicity · phony · ruse
ambition
Desire for achievement
- wannabeAspiring imitator of others
- hopefulFeeling positive expectation
- strivingEarnest sustained endeavor
dreamer · reach · aspiration · yearning · inadequacy · overreach · posturing · affectation · airs · imitation