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impersonate vs act

act vs impersonate

impersonate is not a noun while act is a noun.

impersonate and act both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
impersonate No No Yes No
act Yes No Yes No
As verbs, act is a hypernym of impersonate; that is, act is a word with a broader meaning than impersonate:
  • impersonate: assume or act the character of
  • act: play a role or part
Other hypernyms of impersonate include play, represent.
impersonate (noun) act (noun)
something that people do or cause to happen
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
a short performance that is part of a longer program
a manifestation of insincerity
impersonate (verb) act (verb)
pretend to be someone you are not; sometimes with fraudulent intentions behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
represent another person with comic intentions pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
assume or act the character of discharge one's duties
play a role or part
perform on a stage or theater
behave unnaturally or affectedly
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
be suitable for theatrical performance
Difference between impersonate and act

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