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mimic vs impersonator

impersonator vs mimic

mimic and impersonator both are nouns.

mimic is an adjective but impersonator is not an adjective.

mimic is a verb but impersonator is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mimic Yes Yes Yes No
impersonator Yes No No No
As nouns, impersonator is a hypernym of mimic; that is, impersonator is a word with a broader meaning than mimic:
  • mimic: someone who mimics (especially an actor or actress)
  • impersonator: someone who (fraudulently) assumes the appearance of another
Other hypernyms of mimic include imitator.
mimic (noun) impersonator (noun)
someone who mimics (especially an actor or actress) someone who (fraudulently) assumes the appearance of another
mimic (adjective) impersonator (adjective)
constituting an imitation
mimic (verb) impersonator (verb)
imitate (a person or manner), especially for satirical effect
Difference between mimic and impersonator

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