MIMIC Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word mimic. (close relations)
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ape | nounn | |||||||
noun • any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all • someone who copies the words or behavior of another • person who resembles a nonhuman primate verb • imitate uncritically and in every aspect • represent in or produce a caricature of | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
echo | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves • (Greek mythology) a nymph who was spurned by Narcissus and pined away until only her voice remained • a reply that repeats what has just been said • a reflected television or radio or radar beam • a close parallel of a feeling, idea, style, etc. • an imitation or repetition verb • to say again or imitate • ring or echo with sound • bring to mind | ||||||||
emulate | verbv | |||||||
verb • strive to equal or match, especially by imitating • imitate the function of (another system), as by modifying the hardware or the software • compete with successfully; approach or reach equality with | ||||||||
imitate | verbv | |||||||
verb • reproduce someone's behavior or looks • appear like, as in behavior or appearance • make a reproduction or copy of | ||||||||
impersonate | verbv | |||||||
verb • assume or act the character of • represent another person with comic intentions • pretend to be someone you are not; sometimes with fraudulent intentions | ||||||||
mirror | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • polished surface that forms images by reflecting light • a faithful depiction or reflection verb • reflect as if in a mirror • reflect or resemble | ||||||||
mock | verbv | |||||||
noun • the act of mocking or ridiculing adjective satellite • constituting a copy or imitation of something verb • treat with contempt • imitate with mockery and derision | ||||||||
parrot | nounn | |||||||
noun • usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds • a copycat who does not understand the words or acts being imitated verb • repeat mindlessly | ||||||||
reflect | verbv | |||||||
verb • manifest or bring back • reflect deeply on a subject • to throw or bend back (from a surface) • be bright by reflecting or casting light • show an image of • give evidence of a certain behavior • give evidence of the quality of | ||||||||
repeat | verbv | |||||||
noun • an event that repeats verb • to say, state, or perform again • make or do or perform again • happen or occur again • to say again or imitate • do over • repeat an earlier theme of a composition | ||||||||
reproduce | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • make a copy or equivalent of • have offspring or produce more individuals of a given animal or plant • recreate a sound, image, idea, mood, atmosphere, etc. • repeat after memorization | ||||||||
simulate | verbv | |||||||
verb • reproduce someone's behavior or looks • create a representation or simulation of • make a pretence of | ||||||||
mime | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an actor who communicates entirely by gesture and facial expression • a performance using gestures and body movements without words verb • imitate (a person or manner), especially for satirical effect • act out without words but with gestures and bodily movements only | ||||||||
mimicker | nounn | |||||||
noun • someone who mimics (especially an actor or actress) |