pass off (v)

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type v
lex_filenum 38
def cause to be circulated and accepted in a false character or identity
examples She passed the glass off as diamonds
He passed himself off as a secret agent
Frame - 20 Somebody ----s somebody PP
Frame - 21 Somebody ----s something PP
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Hypernym pass, make pass
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Hyponym pass, make pass

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