Mystificators are individuals who purposefully deceive or confuse others through their actions or words. Synonyms for mystificator include trickster, swaggerer, charlatan, fraudster, and impostor. A trickster is someone who deceives or misleads through cunning and often humorous methods. A swaggerer is someone who boasts and brags in an attempt to impress or deceive others. A charlatan is someone who pretends to have knowledge or skills they do not possess, often for personal gain. A fraudster is someone who engages in fraudulent activities for personal gain, often through financial or identity theft. An impostor is someone who pretends to be someone they are not in order to deceive others.