Synonyms for mimicry
ˈmɪm ɪk rimimic·ry

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1. mimicry

   A caricature is a grotesque exaggeration of striking features or peculiarities, generally of a person; a burlesque treats any subject in an absurd or incongruous manner. A burlesque is written or acted; a caricature is more commonly in sketch or picture. A parody changes the subject, but keeps the style; a travesty keeps the subject, but changes the style; a burlesque does not hold itself to either subject or style; but is content with a general resemblance to what it may imitate. A caricature, parody, or travesty must have an original; a burlesque may be an independent composition. An account of a schoolboys' quarrel after the general manner of Homer's Iliad would be a burlesque; the real story of the Iliad told in newspaper style would be a travesty. An extravaganza is a fantastic composition, musical, dramatic, or narrative. Imitation is serious; mimicry is either intentionally or unintentionally comical.

   Synonyms:
   burlesque, caricature, exaggeration, extravaganza, imitation, parody, take-off, travesty

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:3.0 / 1 vote

1. apery, mimicrynoun

   the act of mimicking; imitative behavior

   Synonyms:
   apery

2. mimicrynoun

   the resemblance of an animal species to another species or to natural objects; provides concealment and protection from predators

   Synonyms:
   apery

Matched Categories

1. • Imitation
   • Impersonation

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:4.0 / 1 vote

1. mimicrynoun

   Synonyms:
   mocking, imitation, mimesis

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1. List of paraphrases for "mimicry":

   imitation

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How to use mimicry in a sentence?

1. Oscar Wilde:

   Most people are other people. Their thoughts are someone else's opinions, their lives a mimicry, their passions a quotation.

2. Juan Guerrero:

   The genius of the attacker in the Carbanak case is taking the time to learn directly from the victim and thus bypass fraud prevention measures through sheer mimicry.