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impersonation

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌɪmpɝsəˈneɪʃən// UK //ɪmpˌɜːsənˈeɪʃən// im·per·son·ation

n. the act of pretending to be someone else, usually to trick people or get something you want. It is often used when someone pretends to be a famous person or a police officer.

n. the act of pretending to be another person, typically for fraudulent or deceptive purposes. Often involves the use of physical appearance, voice, or professional credentials to deceive others.


SIMPLE

The actor's impersonation of the president was very realistic.

CONTEXTUAL

The police arrested the man for impersonation after he tried to enter the bank as a security guard.

COMPLEX

The legal case centered on the defendant's sophisticated impersonation of a high-ranking official, which allowed him to bypass several layers of internal security before the breach was discovered.

Synonyms
Origin

From im- + person + -ation or impersonate + -ion.

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