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imitator

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of imitator

1 a person who adopts the appearance or behavior of another especially in an obvious way

  • an Elvis imitator in a sequinned jumpsuit
Synonyms of imitator

aper, copycat, copyist, echo, follower, rubber stamp, wannabe (also wannabee)
Words Related to imitator

parrot

ape, emulator, impersonator, impressionist, mimic

2 a person who imitates anotherʼs voice and mannerisms for comic effect

  • that comedian is a hilarious imitator of a surprising array of current celebrities
Synonyms of imitator

impersonator, impressionist, mimic, personator
Words Related to imitator

burlesquer, caricaturist, lampooner, mocker, parodist, satirist

mime, mimer, mummer, pantomime, pantomimist

actor, entertainer, performer, player, trouper

ape, copycat, echo, parrot, rubber stamp

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