imperson'ation
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impersonate (ɪmˈpɜːsəˌneɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to pretend to be (another person) |
| 2. | to imitate the character, mannerisms, etc, of (another person) |
| 3. | rare to play the part or character of |
| 4. | an archaic word for personify |
| imperson'ation | |
| —n | |
| im'personator | |
| —n | |
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