Mimic and Tease

Mimic

Mimic verb - To copy or exaggerate (someone or something) in order to make fun of.

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

Nearby Word: mimicry

Tease

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

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

Nearby Words: teasing, teased, teaser, teasel

Common collocations

person mimic person tease person
people mimic people tease people
way mimic way tease way
characters mimic characters tease characters
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