MUMMER Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

mummer

noun

ˈmə-mər

Definition of mummer

as in pantomime

an actor in a story performed silently and entirely by body movements a street festival featuring mummers in a pantomime

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as in actor

one who acts professionally (as in a play, movie, or television show) those moonstruck mummers on TV soap operas who have more hair than talent

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Recent Examples of mummer Like a medieval castle, where lords slept, blacksmiths pounded, soldiers trained, mummers mummed, and farmers sold their produce, the 21st century armory will be a mixed-use project in the truest sense. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 10 Feb. 2026 Passyunk Avenue also features a replica of the mummers costume Jason wore during a parade after the Eagles won the Super Bowl in 2018. — Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 28 June 2024 For Martin, any rivalry between the shows is a mummer’s farce (that is, foolish). — James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 July 2022 Kraken and dark flame, lion and griffin, the sun's son and the mummer's dragon. — Abby Gardner, Glamour, 13 May 2019 Attendees will be led in traditional songs from England, Ireland, and the United States, and Revels will perform a mummers play. — Leslie Anderson, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Mar. 2018 Troupes of mimes and acrobats, musicians and mummers were ubiquitous in early modern Europe. — A. O. Scott, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2018

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Noun

The tension between the two boils over into a confrontation which only Eisenhower can adjudicate, a task complicated by his own arrogant British subordinate, a wiry and dislikable General Bernard Montgomery - played with a villainous verve bordering on the pantomime by Damian Lewis.

— Daniel Jonah Wolpert, NPR, 29 May 2026
Francis proceeds with an over-the-top childbirth pantomime that culminates in the new dad being egged on to cut the rope umbilical cord.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2026

Definition of pantomime

Noun

Secret Service officials have also highlighted threats against Trump from foreign actors, including Iran—amid the ongoing war.

— Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Not only were fans hoping for it, but the actor had already been asked once before — and turned the opportunity down.

— Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of actor

Noun

The Philadelphia Phillies endured another frustrating loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday night, and the fallout reached a poor performer almost immediately.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Aronow started out as a performer herself, her childhood spent singing popular jingles for Hasbro and Kidz Bop.

— Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of performer

Noun

When the actress’ hiring was announced, there was an outcry over allegations of colorism due to Stenberg’s mixed-race status and lighter skin tone.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026
Buffett, an actress, was not accused of carrying out the murders or helping her then-fiancé, Daniel Wozniak, commit them.

— Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of actress

Noun

And Art the Clown’s mime-of-mayhem harlequin ghoulishness is part of the extremity.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026
In bodycam footage released by police from the early hours of March 19, 2025, Natland emerges topless from his room and mimes a shooting gesture at a firearms officer before being slammed against a wall.

— Frank Andrews, CBS News, 29 July 2026

Definition of mime

Noun

An Illinois teen has been charged with first-degree murder after allegedly committing a deadly stabbing attack while dressed in a clown outfit.

— Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Tyquan Thornton Tyquan Thornton is not only known for being a speedster, with one of the fastest combine times in history, but a class clown as well.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of clown

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