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impersonation vs lampoon

lampoon vs impersonation

impersonation and lampoon both are nouns.

impersonation is not a verb while lampoon is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
impersonation Yes No No No
lampoon Yes No Yes No
As nouns, lampoon is a hyponym of impersonation; that is, lampoon is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than impersonation:
  • impersonation: a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect
  • lampoon: a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
Other hyponyms of impersonation include mock-heroic, burlesque, mockery, parody, pasquinade, put-on, send-up, sendup, spoof, takeoff, travesty.
impersonation (noun) lampoon (noun)
imitating the mannerisms of another person a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
pretending to be another person
a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect
impersonation (verb) lampoon (verb)
ridicule with satire
Difference between impersonation and lampoon

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