Act and Mimic

Act

Act verb - To present a portrayal or performance of.

Usage example: a local student acted the part of Tiny Tim in our theater company's production of A Christmas Carol

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Mimic and act are semantically related in perform topic. In some cases you can use "Mimic" instead a verb "Act", when it comes to topics like entertain by playing a role.

Nearby Words: acting, acted

Mimic

Mimic verb - To copy or exaggerate (someone or something) in order to make fun of.

Usage example: the comedian was famous for mimicking the President's distinctive lisp

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Synonyms for Mimic

Antonyms for Mimic

Act and mimic are semantically related in imitate topic. Sometimes you can use "Act" instead a verb "Mimic".

Nearby Word: mimicry

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Related pairs

How words are described

good	good act	good mimic
single	single act	single mimic
actual	actual act	actual mimic
great	great act	great mimic
Other adjectives: main, ultimate, last, occasional.

Common collocations

ability	act ability	mimic ability
power	act power	mimic power
life	act life	mimic life
people	act people	mimic people
Other words: human, number, way, voice, humans, emotions, attacks.

Both words in one sentence

Worryingly, this gets semi-confirmation when he later spots Gandharva in circumstances that could mimic what she described: Only his epic self-control meant he didn't act on it.

Source: Webcomic / Kubera
Likewise, the move "Me First" can mimic the opponent's move with stronger power, but only when the user is fast enough to act first.

Source: Counter Attack
In a later episode, a sketch features Gonzo testing this when performing "Act Naturally" opposite his reflection, who refuses to mimic the "ludicrous things" he does.

Source: Mirror Routine