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Synonyms for mimic

Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002

Synonyms for mimic

to copy (another) slavishly

to copy (the manner or expression of another), especially in an exaggerated or mocking way

a performer skilled at copying the manner or expression of another

one who mindlessly imitates another

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Synonyms for mimic

someone who mimics (especially an actor or actress)

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imitate (a person or manner), especially for satirical effect

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constituting an imitation

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