impersonation
Translation
impersonation, imitation, impression
Examples
He does a brilliant impersonation of his father.
He does a brilliant impersonation of his father.
Impersonation of a police officer is a serious crime.
Impersonation of a police officer is a serious crime.
Grammar Patterns
((an impersonation of sb.)) an act of imitating sb. She does a great impersonation of the Queen.
((the crime of impersonation)) the crime of pretending to be sb. else He was charged with impersonation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: imitation, impression, parody, caricature
Etymology
From the verb 'impersonate' + the noun suffix '-ion'. It means the act of impersonating.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of the verb 'to impersonate'. It refers to the act or result of imitating someone.