Pretend and Parody

Pretend

Pretend verb - To take on a false or deceptive appearance.

Parody and pretend are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Parody" instead a verb "Pretend".

Parody

Parody verb - To copy or exaggerate (someone or something) in order to make fun of.
Usage example: parodying a public figure's distinctive mannerisms takes particular talent

Pretend and parody are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pretend" instead a verb "Parody".

Nearby Words: parodied, parodist, parodying

Common collocations

man pretend man parody man
speech pretend speech parody speech
time pretend time parody time
song pretend song parody song
Other words: jokes.
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