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impersonate Synonyms

Another word for impersonate

Choosing another word for impersonate depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To act the part or character of someone on stage or in film.

Usage Example

"In the historical drama, the veteran actor was chosen to portray the late monarch."

Strongest
portray
Strong
play
enact
represent

• verb (Context 2)

To pretend to be another person, especially for entertainment or to deceive others.

Usage Example

"The comedian can imitate several famous politicians with remarkable accuracy."

Strongest
imitate
Strong
mimic
masquerade
pose
parody
Weak
spoof

• Nearby Words

impermissible
impersonal
impersonally
impersonate
impersonation
impersonator
impertinence

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