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impersonation
Impersonation (noun) means the act of pretending to be another person, or a performance imitating someone. Example: “His impersonation of the president had the whole room laughing.”
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The act of pretending to be another person, or a performance imitating someone.
"His impersonation of the president had the whole room laughing."
"The fraud involved impersonation of a bank employee."
How to use impersonation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act or performance of pretending to be someone else.
Common pairings
a spot-on impersonation
identity impersonation
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Word forms
- Plural
- impersonations
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Etymology
From impersonate + -ion.
Related words
Rhymes for impersonation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “impersonation” mean?
The word “impersonation” means the act of pretending to be another person, or a performance imitating someone. In plain terms, the act or performance of pretending to be someone else.
How do you use “impersonation” in a sentence?
Here is “impersonation” used in a sentence: “His impersonation of the president had the whole room laughing.”
What part of speech is “impersonation”?
“Impersonation” is a noun.
What is the meaning of impersonation?
"impersonation" (noun) means the act of pretending to be another person, or a performance imitating someone.
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