impersonating

[US]/[ɪmˈpɜːzənɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ɪmˈpɜːrzənɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To pretend to be another person, especially in order to deceive.; To copy the mannerisms or style of another person.
v. (past participle)Having pretended to be another person; having copied the mannerisms of another.

Phrases & Collocations

impersonating someone

impersonating a voice

impersonating authority

impersonating police

impersonating online

impersonating behavior

impersonating skills

impersonated him

impersonating others

impersonating a role

Example Sentences

he was impersonating a police officer to gain access to the building.

the comedian was impersonating famous actors during the show.

she denied impersonating her colleague to get a promotion.

the fraudster was impersonating a bank employee to steal money.

the child was impersonating his father, walking around with a toy phone.

they suspected he was impersonating a customer to gather information.

the scam involved impersonating a lottery official.

the witness claimed the suspect was impersonating a delivery driver.

it's wrong to impersonate someone online for malicious purposes.

the security guard noticed someone impersonating a staff member.

he got caught impersonating a doctor to obtain prescription drugs.

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