caricature vs ape

caricature and ape both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
caricature	Yes	No	Yes	No
ape	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, caricature and ape are synonyms defined as:

caricature (noun)	ape (noun)
a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect	any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all
	person who resembles a nonhuman primate
	someone who copies the words or behavior of another

caricature (verb)	ape (verb)
represent in or produce a caricature of	represent in or produce a caricature of
	imitate uncritically and in every aspect