Imitate and Tease

Imitate

Imitate verb - To use (someone or something) as the model for one's speech, mannerisms, or behavior.

Tease and imitate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tease" instead a verb "Imitate".

Tease

Tease verb - To make fun of in a good-natured way.

Imitate and tease are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Imitate" instead a verb "Tease".

Nearby Words: teasing, teased, teaser, teasel

Common collocations

person imitate person tease person
character imitate character tease character
people imitate people tease people
way imitate way tease way
Other words: characters, child, brother, girls.
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