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IMITATION Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word imitation. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word imitation. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for IMITATION

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fake
adjectiveadj
noun

• something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be

• a person who makes deceitful pretenses

• (football) a deceptive move made by a football player

adjective satellite

• fraudulent; having a misleading appearance

• not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article

verb

• make a copy of with the intent to deceive

• tamper, with the purpose of deception

• speak insincerely or without regard for facts or truths

copy
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

• a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing

• matter to be printed; exclusive of graphical materials

• material suitable for a journalistic account

verb

• copy down as is

• reproduce someone's behavior or looks

• reproduce or make an exact copy of

• make a replica of

counterfeit
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• not genuine; imitating something superior

noun

• a copy that is represented as the original

verb

• make a copy of with the intent to deceive

duplicate
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• something additional of the same kind

• a copy that corresponds to an original exactly

adjective satellite

• identically copied from an original

• being two identical

verb

• make or do or perform again

• duplicate or match

• make a duplicate or duplicates of

• increase twofold

facsimile
nounn
noun

• an exact copy or reproduction

• duplicator that transmits the copy by wire or radio

verb

• send something via a facsimile machine

forgery
nounn
noun

• a copy that is represented as the original

• criminal falsification by making or altering an instrument with intent to defraud

likeness
nounn
noun

• similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things

• picture consisting of a graphic image of a person or thing

mimicry
nounn
noun

• the act of mimicking; imitative behavior

• the resemblance of an animal species to another species or to natural objects; provides concealment and protection from predators

replica
nounn
noun

• copy that is not the original; something that has been copied

representation
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image

• a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something

• the act of representing; standing in for someone or some group and speaking with authority in their behalf

• the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent

• a body of legislators that serve in behalf of some constituency

• a factual statement made by one party in order to induce another party to enter into a contract

• a performance of a play

• a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting

• the right of being represented by delegates who have a voice in some legislative body

• an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent

reproduction
nounn
noun

• the process of generating offspring

• recall that is hypothesized to work by storing the original stimulus input and reproducing it during recall

• copy that is not the original; something that has been copied

• the act of making copies

• the sexual activity of conceiving and bearing offspring

semblance
nounn
noun

• an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading

• an erroneous mental representation

• picture consisting of a graphic image of a person or thing

simulation
nounn
noun

• the act of imitating the behavior of some situation or some process by means of something suitably analogous (especially for the purpose of study or personnel training)

• (computer science) the technique of representing the real world by a computer program

• representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale)

• the act of giving a false appearance

caricature
nounn
noun

• a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect

verb

• represent in or produce a caricature of

false
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

adverb

• in a disloyal and faithless manner

adjective satellite

• arising from error

• erroneous and usually accidental

• deliberately deceptive

• inappropriate to reality or facts

• not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article

• designed to deceive

• inaccurate in pitch

• adopted in order to deceive

• (used especially of persons) not dependable in devotion or affection; unfaithful

faux
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article

impersonation
nounn
noun

• a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect

• pretending to be another person

• imitating the mannerisms of another person

simulated
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article

• reproduced or made to resemble; imitative in character

Best Hypernyms For IMITATION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for imitation, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
copy copying doctrine humor humour ism philosophy wit witticism wittiness
Phrases (2)
philosophical systemschool of thought

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