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impersonation

UK
/ɪmˌpɜːsəˈneɪʃən/
US
/ɪmˌpɜr.səˈneɪ.ʃən/

Translations

impersonationnoun
impersonations
pl
UK
/ɪmˌpɜːsəˈneɪʃən/
US
/ɪmˌpɜr.səˈneɪ.ʃən/
imitationSens courant, notamment au théâtre, dans le spectacle ou pour l'imitation d'une voix, d'une manière ou d'une apparence.
The comedian's impersonation of the president had the audience in stitches.
L'imitation du président par le comédien a fait mourir de rire le public.
usurpation d'identitéEmploi juridique et criminel.
Online impersonation is punishable by law in several jurisdictions.
L'usurpation d'identité en ligne est punie par la loi dans plusieurs juridictions.
Synonyms
mimicry
representation
facsimile
counterfeit
pretense
simulation
impersonating
impersonationadjective
UK
/ɪmˌpɜːsəˈneɪʃən/
US
/ɪmˌpɝːsəˈneɪʃən/
Used attributively before a noun (e.g., "impersonation scam").
d'usurpation d'identitéEmploi juridique ou criminel.
Police issued a warning about recent impersonation scams.
La police a lancé une alerte au sujet de récents escroqueries d'usurpation d'identité.

Definitions

impersonationnoun
The act of pretending to be another person for the purpose of entertainment or fraud.
The comedian's impersonation of the president had the audience in stitches.
A performance in which an individual imitates the voice, mannerisms, or appearance of another person.
Her impersonation of the famous singer was so accurate that the audience was amazed.
The criminal act of falsely representing oneself as another person.
Online impersonation is punishable by law in several jurisdictions.
impersonationadjective
Relating to or involving impersonation.
Police issued a warning about recent impersonation scams.
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