Exaggerate and Mimic

Exaggerate

Exaggerate verb - To add to the interest of by including made-up details.

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Mimic and exaggerate are semantically related in activity topic. In some cases you can use "Mimic" instead a verb "Exaggerate", when it comes to topics like mime.

Nearby Words: exaggeration, exaggeratedly, exaggerating, exaggerative

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

Nearby Word: mimicry

Mutual synonyms

Common collocations

people	exaggerate people	mimic people
look	exaggerate look	mimic look
appearance	exaggerate appearance	mimic appearance
effect	exaggerate effect	mimic effect
Other words: characters, language, effects, accent, skills, expressions, voices, movements.

Both words in one sentence

Someone with HPD can mimic, or even exaggerate, an appropriate emotional response, but his or her selfish nature often prevents a true bond with others.

Source: Useful Notes / Lack of Empathy

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