shapeshifter
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8.6
- noun
- /ˈʃeɪpˌʃɪftər/
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camaleón
- She's a shapeshifter.
Examples
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I can imagine how shocked Obama was when the shapeshifter showed up at the debate.
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This is Aunt B, this is shapeshifter as Aunt B.
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How long you shapeshifters been running this town?
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She's a true shapeshifter and she has fit.
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LoBianco describes Pence as the ultimate political shapeshifter, adapting his views to suit different audiences.
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In politics, a shapeshifter often changes their stance to gain favor with various groups.
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Many considered her a shapeshifter because she frequently altered her opinions to match the crowd.
Synonyms
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8.0
A person who pretends to be someone they are not to fit in
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6.6
A person who changes how they act or what they believe to fit in with different people
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5.2
A person who moves from one job or activity to another
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9.5
A person who hides real thoughts or plans by saying something else
A person who hides true feelings or plans by saying things they do not mean
A person who quickly joins whatever is popular to fit in
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Surface Forms
Morphology
shapeshifter = shapeshift (semi-transparent) = shape + shift + er
The morphological base 'shapeshift' + '-er' is clear; the verb clearly means to change one's form.
Etymology
Shapeshifter comes from shape ('form') and shift ('to change'), and a helpful way to remember it is to think of a person who keeps 'shifting' their public shape to fit different situations. That's why we call someone a shapeshifter when they often change opinions, loyalties, or identity.