Antonyms for mimicry
ˈmɪm ɪk rimimic·ry

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:1.0 / 1 vote

1. mimicry

   A caricature is a grotesque exaggeration of striking features or peculiarities, generally of a person; a burlesque treats any subject in an absurd or incongruous manner. A burlesque is written or acted; a caricature is more commonly in sketch or picture. A parody changes the subject, but keeps the style; a travesty keeps the subject, but changes the style; a burlesque does not hold itself to either subject or style; but is content with a general resemblance to what it may imitate. A caricature, parody, or travesty must have an original; a burlesque may be an independent composition. An account of a schoolboys' quarrel after the general manner of Homer's Iliad would be a burlesque; the real story of the Iliad told in newspaper style would be a travesty. An extravaganza is a fantastic composition, musical, dramatic, or narrative. Imitation is serious; mimicry is either intentionally or unintentionally comical.

   Synonyms:
   burlesque, caricature, exaggeration, extravaganza, imitation, parody, take-off, travesty

Matched Categories

1. • Imitation
   • Impersonation

Princeton's WordNetRate these antonyms:3.0 / 1 vote

1. apery, mimicrynoun

   the act of mimicking; imitative behavior

   Synonyms:
   apery

2. mimicrynoun

   the resemblance of an animal species to another species or to natural objects; provides concealment and protection from predators

   Synonyms:
   apery

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:4.0 / 1 vote

1. mimicrynoun

   Synonyms:
   mocking, imitation, mimesis

How to use mimicry in a sentence?

1. Juan Guerrero:

   The genius of the attacker in the Carbanak case is taking the time to learn directly from the victim and thus bypass fraud prevention measures through sheer mimicry.

2. Oscar Wilde:

   Most people are other people. Their thoughts are someone else's opinions, their lives a mimicry, their passions a quotation.

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