Impersonate
Impersonate verb - To pretend to be (what one is not) in appearance or behavior.
Usage example: a school intruder was caught trying to impersonate a teacher
Travesty and impersonate are semantically related. in parody topic. In some cases you can use "Travesty" instead a verb "Impersonate".
Travesty
Travesty verb - To copy or exaggerate (someone or something) in order to make fun of.
Usage example: this comedy sketch mindlessly travesties the hard work of relief workers around the world
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Impersonate and travesty are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Impersonate" instead a verb "Travesty".
Nearby Words: travestied, travestying
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