What is another word for Impersonating?

Pronunciation: [ɪmpˈɜːsənˌe͡ɪtɪŋ] (IPA)

Impersonating refers to the act of pretending to be someone else, either in a humorous or deceitful manner. There are several synonyms for the word "impersonating," including "imitating," "emulating," "mimicking," "posing as," and "masquerading." These terms essentially describe the same action of pretending to be someone else, but each carries its own nuance. For instance, "imitating" suggests a deliberate effort to copy someone's behavior or mannerisms, while "mimicking" involves more exaggerated and often comical imitations. "Posing as" implies a more intentional attempt to deceive, while "emulating" might suggest a desire to imitate someone's attributes or qualities.

Synonyms for Impersonating:

What are the hypernyms for Impersonating?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Impersonating

Many a jest was made at his expense and sometimes Mrs. Brown and Judy, both of them able to quote Shakespeare at any point, would give whole pages of "Twelfth Night," Impersonating the immortal Sir Toby and Sir Andrew Ague-cheek and the naughty Maria.
"Molly Brown's Orchard Home"
Nell Speed
He said it might come in useful in Impersonating a German N.C.O. conducting two English prisoners.
"The Escaping Club"
A. J. Evans
When I had been in England about three or four weeks, keeping out of the way of anyone who might possibly remember me, Wildred suggested the scheme of my travelling back to America, Impersonating Farnham, and finally finishing the plot, as I did finish it to-night.
"The House by the Lock"
C. N. Williamson

Famous quotes with Impersonating

  • "Could you imagine a wand that was not camp? Could you imagine, for example, Ray Winstone, with a wand? (Impersonating him) 'RIGHT OK. IT'S A KIND OF MAGIC, SIT DOWN.' "
    Russell Brand

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