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Mime (Verb)

Imitate (a person or manner), especially for satirical effect; "The actor mimicked the President very accurately".

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

The comedian skillfully mimed a typical tourist, exaggerating their mannerisms for comedic effect.
She mimed her boss's gruff demeanor to entertain her coworkers during lunch.
The impressionist has built a career around miming famous politicians and celebrities.
During the skit, the actor mimed the actions of a struggling artist, drawing laughs from the audience.
The woman mimed the posh accent and refined posture of the wealthy socialite, poking fun at her pretentiousness.

Act out without words but with gestures and bodily movements only; "The acting students mimed eating an apple".

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

The actors mimed their roles to a silent film in the background.
The group of tourists mimed their request for directions to the local shopkeeper.
During the silent period, the comedians mimed ridiculous acts to entertain the audience.
To demonstrate the task, the instructor mimed the steps to the complex procedure.
The child mimed a flying airplane as she ran around the backyard.