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.

Related Words

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

factitious

fake

  • affected
  • artificial
  • assume
  • bogus
  • concoct
  • counterfeit
  • deception
  • devise
  • dodge
  • double
  • dummy
  • evade
  • exaggerated
  • fabricate
  • fabricated
  • fabrication
  • fake out
  • faker
  • false
  • faux
  • feign
  • fictitious
  • forge
  • forged
  • forgery
  • fraud
  • fraudulent
  • hoax
  • hollow
  • imitation
  • imposter
  • impostor
  • improvise
  • lip
  • manufacture
  • meaningless
  • mechanical
  • mock
  • phoney
  • phony
  • pretend
  • pretended
  • pretender
  • pseudo
  • put on
  • scam
  • sham
  • simulate
  • simulated
  • spurious
  • strained
  • superficial
  • synthetic
  • trick
  • unnatural

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