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Opposite of imitate

Pinning down the opposite of imitate requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To take or follow someone or something as a model or example in one's actions, behavior, or style.

Usage Example

"Young children often innovate the speech patterns and habits of their older siblings."

Strong
innovate
originate

Similar words to imitate

Words similar to imitate shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

mimic
emulate
simulate
copy
impersonate
reproduce
ape
replicate
See all synonyms of imitate

• Nearby Words

imbecilic
imbiber
imbue
imitate
imitation
imitative
imitator

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Imitate. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/imitate
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