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impersonation::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | personation |
| Type of | acting, performing, playacting, playing |
| Has types | apery, mimicry |
| Derivation | impersonate |
impersonation::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | imposture |
| Type of | deceit, dissembling, deception, dissimulation |
| Derivation | impersonate |
Examples of impersonation
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The Economist is a bit slack in not checking for obvious impersonation attempts.
From the economist.com
During that first impersonation, Fey got laughs simply by nailing Palin's accent.
From the usatoday.com
How do you feel about Will Ferrell's impersonation of you on Saturday Night Live?
From the time.com
We started with a male actor, Dan, who did his best needy-neighbor impersonation.
From the abcnews.go.com
In the above photos, it doesn't appear much legitimate impersonation is going on.
From the theatlantic.com
What you see on TV, and in most polling, is an impersonation of public opinion.
From the time.com
One thing the 17-actor play is not, Still says, is an impersonation of Lincoln.
From the washingtonpost.com
Well, if John Lackey isn't a No. 1, he sure does a splendid impersonation of one.
From the ocregister.com
He did a dandy Tim Duncan impersonation, hitting two bank shots of 14 and 9 feet.
From the orlandosentinel.com
- Caricature: a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect
- Imposture: pretending to be another person
- Imitating the mannerisms of another person
- (impersonate) assume or act the character of; "She impersonates Madonna"; "The actor portrays an elderly, lonely man"
- (impersonate) represent another person with comic intentions
- (impersonate) pose: pretend to be someone you are not; sometimes with fraudulent intentions; "She posed as the Czar's daughter"
- An impersonator is someone who imitates or copies the behavior or actions of another. There are many reasons for someone to be an impersonator, some common ones being as follows: * Legally: An entertainer impersonates a celebrity, generally for entertainment, and makes fun of their recent ...
- (impersonate) To manifest in corporeal form, or in one's own person or body; To pretend to be (a different person), to assume the identity of
- (Impersonate) Cannibals dinner guest
