Imitation — synonyms, imitation antonyms, definition

1. imitation (a)

alternate artificial bogus counterfeit dummy ersatz fabricated fake faked false feigning fill-in fraudulent impersonation mime mimicry mock parroting phony pretended • • •

2. imitation (Noun)

answer bogus burlesque carbon caricature cheat clone copy counterfeit deception dummy duplicate echo ersatz fabrication facsimile fake forgery fraud hoax • • • formalism

imitation (Noun) — The doctrine that representations of nature or human behaviour should be accurate imitations.

imitation (Noun) — Something copied or derived from an original.

imitation (Noun) — Copying (or trying to copy) the actions of someone else.

imitation (Noun) — A representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect.

copy copying doctrine drollness humor humour ism philosophical system philosophy school of thought wit witticism wittiness burlesque charade counterfeit echo emulation fake forgery lampoon mimesis mimicry mock-heroic mockery parody pasquinade piss-take postiche put-on sendup sham spoof • • •

3. imitation (Adjective)

faux

imitation (Adjective) — Not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article. ex. "decorated with imitation palm leaves"