Impersonator and Phony

Impersonator

Impersonator noun - A person who imitates another's voice and mannerisms for comic effect.
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Phony and impersonator are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Phony" instead a noun "Impersonator".

Phony

Phony noun - One who makes false claims of identity or expertise.
Usage example: the person who performed the liposuction operation was later discovered to be a phony

Impersonator and phony are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Impersonator" instead a noun "Phony".

Nearby Words: phoney, phone, phoning

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