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Imitator (Noun)

Meaning 1

Someone who (fraudulently) assumes the appearance of another.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The con artist was a skilled imitator of celebrities and politicians, able to fool even the most discerning fans with his impressions.
  • Police were on the lookout for an imitator who had been impersonating a famous musician, selling fake autographs to unsuspecting fans.
  • The pop star was concerned about an imitator who had been performing sold-out shows, using her name and music to deceive audiences.
  • The detective was tasked with tracking down an imitator who had been posing as a wealthy business owner, swindling investors out of millions.
  • A former impersonator turned himself in to the authorities, confessing to years of posing as a prominent dignitary and accepting honors and accolades under false pretenses.

Synonyms

  • Impersonator

Hypernyms

  • Deceiver
  • Slicker
  • Cheater
  • Trickster
  • Beguiler

Hyponyms

  • Mimic

Meaning 2

Someone who copies the words or behavior of another.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • She was a notorious imitator of famous celebrities, often dressing up like her favorite stars for attention.
  • In his quest for fame, he became an imitator of a famous rapper, mimicking his style and lyrics in his own songs.
  • The imitator of the famous actor was surprisingly convincing, fooling many fans at the movie premiere.
  • The court case involved a man who was an imitator of a well-known brand, selling counterfeit products online.
  • As a young comedian, he was accused of being an imitator of a more established performer, rather than having a unique style.

Synonyms

  • Ape
  • Aper
  • Emulator
  • Copycat

Hypernyms

  • Somebody
  • Soul
  • Someone
  • Person
  • Mortal

Hyponyms

  • Epigone
  • Parrot

Related Words

  • Imitate (verb)
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