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Mimic
ˈmɪmɪk
Mimic definitions
verb
mimics
mimicking
mimicked
mimic
- imitate (someone or their actions or words), especially in order to entertain or ridicule
"she mimicked Eileen's pedantic voice"
imitate copy impersonate do an impression of take off do an impersonation of do ape caricature mock make fun of parody satirize lampoon burlesque travesty- (of an animal or plant) resemble or imitate (another animal or plant) to deter predators or for camouflage
"wild potatoes mimic an aphid alarm signal"
- (of a drug) replicate the physiological effects of (another substance)
"the drug ephedrine mimics noradrenaline"
- (of a disease) exhibit symptoms that bear a deceptive resemblance to those of (another disease)
"bacterial meningitis can present with acute disturbance of behaviour which may closely mimic substance abuse"
noun
mimic
mimics
- a person skilled in imitating the voice or actions of others in an entertaining way
"he has great ability as a mimic"
- an animal or plant that mimics another
"how did these insects evolve to become such perfect mimics?"