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impersonate

The word “impersonate” has 4 syllables: im-per-son-ate

It's pronounced as /ɪmˈpɜːr.sə.neɪt/

What is synonym and antonym for impersonate?

In the thesaurus, “impersonate” has 50 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for impersonate along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for impersonate

  • act
  • act a part
  • act like
  • act out
  • ape
  • assume character
  • clown
  • coact
  • copy
  • costar
  • depict
  • ditto
  • do
  • do an impression of
  • double as
  • dramatize
  • dress as
  • enact
  • fake
  • ham
  • imitate
  • interpret
  • make like
  • masquerade
  • masquerade as
  • mime
  • mimic
  • mirror
  • mock
  • monkey
  • overact
  • overplay
  • pantomime
  • parody
  • pass oneself off as
  • perform
  • personate
  • play
  • play a role
  • playact
  • portray
  • pose as
  • put on an act
  • render
  • represent
  • role-play
  • take on
  • take the part of
  • travesty
  • underplay

Antonyms for impersonate

Meanings of impersonate

  • verb
    1. To pretend to be (a different person); to assume the identity of.
    2. To operate with the permissions of a different user account.
    3. To manifest in corporeal form; to personify.

Example Sentences

  • The comedian could impersonate famous actors with incredible accuracy.
  • It is illegal to impersonate a police officer.
  • She learned to impersonate different accents for her role in the play.
  • Hackers often try to impersonate trusted websites to steal information.
  • During the party, he decided to impersonate a famous singer for fun.

On this page you'll find 60 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to impersonate, such as: act, act a part, act like, act out, ape, assume character, be original.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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