mimic
To copy someone's voice or actions, often for fun.
mimic in a sentence
- Ben can mimic the head teacher's booming voice so well it fools everyone.
- Some harmless butterflies mimic the colours of poisonous ones so hungry birds leave them alone.
Words that mean something similar
copy, echo, repeat
More words about speech & sound
- mock: To make fun of someone in an unkind way.
- muffled: Made quieter and less clear, as if covered up.
- murmur: To speak in a soft, low voice that is hard to hear.
- mute: Silent and not speaking, often from surprise or shock.
- nag: To keep annoying someone by asking or complaining again and again.
- narrate: To tell a story out loud or explain events as they happen.
- negotiate: To talk with someone to try to reach a deal that suits you both.
- nominate: To suggest someone for a job, prize or role.
More words to explore
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