Synonyms for imitation

Synonyms for (noun) imitation

Synonyms: imitation

Definition: copying (or trying to copy) the actions of someone else

Similar words: copying

Definition: an act of copying


Synonyms: imitation

Definition: something copied or derived from an original

Similar words: copy

Definition: a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing

Usage: she made a copy of the designer dress; the clone was a copy of its ancestor


Synonyms: imitation

Definition: the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations

Similar words: school of thought, doctrine, ism, philosophical system, philosophy

Definition: a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school


Synonyms: imitation, impersonation, caricature

Definition: a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect

Similar words: wit, witticism, wittiness, humor, humour

Definition: a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter


Synonyms for (adj) imitation

Synonyms: fake, false, faux, simulated, imitation

Definition: not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article

Usage: it isn't fake anything; it's real synthetic fur; faux pearls; false teeth; decorated with imitation palm leaves; a purse of simulated alligator hide

Similar words: unreal, artificial

Definition: contrived by art rather than nature

Usage: artificial flowers; artificial flavoring; an artificial diamond; artificial fibers; artificial sweeteners


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