IMPERSONATOR

impersonator, imitator

(noun) someone who (fraudulently) assumes the appearance of another

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

impersonator (plural impersonators)

One who fraudulently impersonates another person.

An entertainer whose act is based upon performing impressions of others.

Synonyms

• (one who fraudulently impersonates) impostor, imitator

• (entertainer) impressionist, mimic, mimicker

Source: Wiktionary


Im*per"son*a`tor, n.

Definition: One who impersonates; an actor; a mimic.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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