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Meaning of PERSONATION

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  acting the part of a character on stage; dramaticially representing the character by speech and action and gesture
  2. [n]  imitating the mannerisms of another person
 
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 Synonyms: characterization, enactment, impersonation, portrayal
 
 See Also: acting, apery, character, impression, mimicry, part, performing, persona, playacting, playing, role, theatrical role

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Per`son*a"tion\, n.
The act of personating, or conterfeiting the person or
character of another.
 
Thesaurus Terms
 
 Related Terms: acting, aping, buffoonery, business, characterization, dumb show, embodiment, enacting, enactment, gag, ham, hammy acting, hoke, hokum, imitation, impersonation, incarnation, masquerade, mimesis, mimicking, mimicry, miming, mummery, overacting, pantomime, pantomiming, patter, performance, performing, personification, playacting, playing, portrayal, posing, projection, representation, slapstick, stage business, stage directions, stage presence, stunt, taking a role
 

 

 

 

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