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      imitator
      noun
      someone who copies the words or behavior of another
      someone who (fraudulently) assumes the appearance of another
      Roots
      imitorimit- · Latin · copy
      Synonyms for imitator
      impersonatorncopycatnmimickernechoistmimicvfakernimpostornplagiaristn
      Words related to imitator
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