Antonyms for mimic

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : mim-ik

Phonetic Transcription : ˈmɪm ɪk

Definition of mimic

Origin : 1580s, "a mime," from Latin mimicus, from Greek mimikos "of or pertaining to mimes," from mimos "mime."

noun person who imitates
verb imitate, mock

Example sentences :

One of these youths, fancying himself a mimic, had imitated the Moslems.
Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson

But the field is nearly cleared, and the mimic war has commenced.
Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli

"You're all there," Paliser, amused by the mimic, was telling her.
Extract from : « The Paliser case » by Edgar Saltus

Before hypocrisy or oppression his glances were as mimic lightning.
Extract from : « Charles Carleton Coffin » by William Elliot Griffis, D. D.

The college world is a mimic world—and your lifetime is just four years.
Extract from : « The Spinner's Book of Fiction » by Various

I might mimic a passion that I do not feel, but I cannot mimic one that burns me like fire.
Extract from : « The Picture of Dorian Gray » by Oscar Wilde

The reader pauses to consider what the poet means by 'mimic lace.'
Extract from : « Evolution, Old & New » by Samuel Butler

Young Newcome is a favourite butt, and they often mimic him for my benefit.
Extract from : « Sisters Three » by Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey

This mimic and swindler, he felt assured, was none other than his own brother-in-law.
Extract from : « Amos Huntingdon » by T.P. Wilson

The "authorities" long since forbade Harporhynchus rufus to play the mimic.
Extract from : « Birds in the Bush » by Bradford Torrey

Synonyms for mimic

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