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What is another word for Impersonate? – 226 Impersonate Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    mimic mock ape parody caricature emulate copy simulate forge fake feign pretend disguise masquerade impersonify act play portray represent burlesque satirize ridicule scoff lampoon jest joke tease taunt mockingly teasingly jestingly jocularly facetiously tongue-in-cheek in jest mock spoof send up take off do perform render enact reenact replay reprise repeat reiterate reproduce duplicate replicate parrot echo mirror reflect imitate follow trail track shadow model pattern exemplify epitomize embody personify characterize symbolize typify allegorize metaphorize

    Meaning of Impersonate

    to act or speak as if one were someone else, often in order to deceive or entertain

    Definitions

    • To assume or pretend to be another person, often in a deceptive or entertaining manner
    • * To represent or portray someone or something, often in a theatrical or artistic context
    • * To forge or counterfeit something, such as a signature or a work of art

    Etymology of Impersonate

    The word "impersonate" comes from the Latin words "in" (meaning "in" or "on") and "persona" (meaning "person" or "mask"), with the suffix "-ate" (meaning "to make" or "to do")
    The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of assuming a false identity or pretending to be someone else

    Example Uses

    • The actor's ability to impersonate the president was uncanny
    • * She impersonated her boss on the phone to get out of work
    • * The comedian's impersonation of the celebrity was hilarious

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    authenticate verify validate confirm substantiate corroborate authenticate legitimize authorize certify attest witness vouch guarantee warrant ensure assure identify recognize acknowledge own claim admit confess disclose reveal expose unveil unmask unpretend be oneself be genuine be sincere be truthful be honest

    Related Nouns

    impersonation imitation mimicry parody caricature satire mockery ridicule jest joke tease taunt disguise masquerade costume mask persona character role part performance act play show entertainment comedy humor irony sarcasm farce burlesque

    Related Verbs

    mimic mock ape parody caricature emulate copy simulate forge fake feign pretend disguise masquerade act play portray represent burlesque satirize ridicule scoff lampoon jest joke tease taunt mockingly teasingly jestingly jocularly facetiously tongue-in-cheek perform render enact reenact replay reprise repeat reiterate reproduce duplicate replicate

    Related Adjectives

    impersonal impersonated fake false pretended feigned simulated forged counterfeit mock mimic apish parodic caricatural satirical ridiculous jesting jocular facetious tongue-in-cheek humorous comedic ironic sarcastic farcical burlesque theatrical dramatic artistic creative imaginative inventive original genuine sincere truthful honest authentic legitimate authorized certified guaranteed warranted ensured assured