Antonyms for pantomiming

Grammar : Verb

Spell : pan-tuh-mahym

Phonetic Transcription : ˈpæn təˌmaɪm

Definition of pantomiming

Origin : 1610s, "mime actor," from Latin pantomimus "mime, dancer," from Greek pantomimos "actor," literally "imitator of all," from panto- (genitive of pan) "all" (see pan-) + mimos "imitator" (see mime (n.)).
Meaning "drama or play without words" first recorded 1735. The English dramatic performances so called, usually at Christmas and with words and songs and stock characters, are attested by this name from 1739; said to have originated c.1717. Related: Pantomimic; pantomimical.

As in mimic : verb imitate, mock
As in mime : verb mimic
As in signalize : verb gesture
As in gesture/gesticulate : verb make signs, motions to communicate

Example sentences :

"He rather liked this kind of thing," said Paul, pantomiming the action of drinking with his now empty glass.
Extract from : « The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. II (of II) » by Charles James Lever

They were all laughing heartily and happily, all talking at once, gesticulating, pantomiming.
Extract from : « Mrs. Thompson » by William Babington Maxwell

Suddenly Mr. Figgins caught sight of a black figure that was pantomiming to him very eagerly in the distance.
Extract from : « Jack Harkaway's Boy Tinker Among The Turks » by Bracebridge Hemyng

Terry finally silenced the din by standing on his chair and pantomiming his desire to be heard.
Extract from : « Terry » by Charles Goff Thomson

Synonyms for pantomiming

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