impersonation
Translation
impersonation, imitation, impression
Examples
He does a great impersonation of the president.
He does a great impersonation of the president.
Impersonation of a federal agent is a serious crime.
Impersonation of a federal agent is a serious crime.
Grammar Patterns
an ((impersonation)) of sb. an act of pretending to be another person He does a great impersonation of the president.
Similar Words
Synonyms: imitation, impression, mimicry, parody
Etymology
From the verb 'impersonate' + '-ion' (noun-forming suffix).
Memory Tips
This is the *act* of impersonating. The '-ion' suffix often indicates an action or result.