imitation

The word “imitation” has 4 syllables: im-i-ta-tion

It's pronounced as /ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃən/


What is synonym and antonym for imitation?

In the thesaurus, “imitation” has 10 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for imitation along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for imitation

  • artificial
  • copy
  • dummy
  • fake
  • faux
  • imitative
  • replica
  • reproduction
  • simulated
  • synthetic

Antonyms for imitation

  • authentic
  • genuine
  • legitimate
  • natural
  • original
  • prototype
  • real
  • true

Meanings of imitation

  • noun
    1. The act of imitating.
    2. (attributive) A copy or simulation; something that is not the real thing.

Example Sentences

  • The artist's work was so detailed that it was hard to tell if it was an original or an imitation.
  • The child’s speech was an adorable imitation of her parents' accents.
  • He bought a watch that looked expensive, but it was just a cheap imitation.
  • The chef was known for his imitation of classic dishes with a modern twist.
  • Imitation leather can be a more affordable and animal-friendly option.

On this page you'll find 18 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to imitation, such as: artificial, authentic, copy, dummy, fake, faux, genuine.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • ceased
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  • discontinued
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  • drunk
  • drunken
  • ended
  • fired
  • formulaic
  • fried
  • gassed
  • halted
  • imitation
  • imitative
  • impaired
  • loaded
  • misleading
  • mock
  • pickled
  • plastered
  • quit
  • quitted
  • released
  • removed
  • retired
  • sacked
  • stewed
  • stopped
  • wasted
  • wet

echo

  • follower
  • ghost
  • imitation
  • imitator
  • mirror
  • parallel
  • quote
  • recall
  • reflect
  • reflection
  • reiterate
  • relic
  • reminder
  • remnant
  • repeat
  • repetition
  • resonate
  • resound
  • respond
  • reverberate
  • reverberation
  • ring
  • rubber stamp
  • shadow
  • sound
  • trace
  • vestige

echoes

  • followers
  • imitation
  • mirror
  • parallel
  • parrots
  • quotes
  • recall
  • reflect
  • reflection
  • reiterate
  • relics
  • repeats
  • repetition
  • resonates
  • resound
  • resounds
  • respond
  • reverberate
  • reverberates
  • reverberation
  • ring
  • rings
  • shadows
  • sounds
  • traces

echos

  • followers
  • imitation
  • mirror
  • parallel
  • parrots
  • quotes
  • recall
  • reflect
  • reflection
  • reiterate
  • relics
  • repeats
  • repetition
  • resonates
  • resound
  • resounds
  • respond
  • reverberate
  • reverberates
  • reverberation
  • ring
  • rings
  • shadows
  • sounds
  • traces

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