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copycat Synonyms

Another word for copycat

Choosing another word for copycat depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A person who imitates or adopts the behavior, clothing, or ideas of another, lacks originality.

Usage Example

"The young designer was accused of being a imitator after releasing a collection that closely resembled a rival's work."

Strongest
imitator
mimic
Strong
copier
plagiarist
ape
parrot

• adjective (Context 2)

Done in exact imitation of a previous action, product, or event, especially a publicized crime.

Usage Example

"Investigators quickly determined that the vandalism was a imitative incident inspired by recent news reports."

Strongest
imitative
Strong
derivative
unoriginal
mimetic

• verb (Context 3)

To imitate the behavior, style, or actions of another person or organization closely.

Usage Example

"Several smaller tech startups tried to imitate the industry leader's subscription model."

Strongest
imitate
copy
mimic
Strong
ape
emulate
mirror

Opposites of copycat

The opposite of copycat shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

originator
original
innovator
trendsetter
pioneering
novel
innovate
pioneer
See all opposites of copycat

• Nearby Words

copy
copyable
copybook
copycat
copyedit
copyediting
copyeditor

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Copycat. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/copycat
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