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impersonator Synonyms

Another word for impersonator

Choosing another word for impersonator depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An entertainer who copies the voice, mannerisms, and appearance of famous people to amuse an audience.

Usage Example

"The comedy club hired a talented celebrity impressionist for the weekend shows."

Strongest
impressionist
mimic
Strong
imitator
look-alike

• noun (Context 2)

A person who fraudulently pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others.

Usage Example

"Security guards quickly realized that the man claiming to be a federal inspector was an impostor."

Strongest
impostor
pretender
Strong
masquerader
poser
poseur
fraud
Weak
charlatan

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