False
False adjective - Being such in appearance only and made with or manufactured from usually cheaper materials.
Usage example: George Washington's false teeth were not made of wood but of elephant ivory and cow's teeth
Mimic and false are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mimic" instead an adjective "False".
Mimic
Mimic adjective - Being such in appearance only and made with or manufactured from usually cheaper materials.
Usage example: police were concerned that the mimic gun, although intended only as a toy, might be confused with the real thing in certain situations
False and mimic are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "False" instead an adjective "Mimic".
Nearby Word: mimicry
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- He wears a white mask with gold patterns and a sun symbol, has a Knight Templar goal, and uses a special brand of bloodbending to mimic the Avatar's energybending, making him a false prophet.
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