What is another word for Aping?

Pronunciation: [ˈe͡ɪpɪŋ] (IPA)

Aping is a term that is often used to describe the act of imitating someone or mimicking their behavior. However, there are several other words that can be used as synonyms for this term, including copying, mirroring, emulating, impersonating, and echoing. When someone is copying another person, they are attempting to replicate their actions or mannerisms, while mirroring can refer to mimicking body language or facial expressions. Emulating is similar to copying, but it involves trying to replicate someone's achievements or success. Impersonating is a more deliberate act of pretending to be someone else, while echoing refers to repeating what someone has said or done.

What are the hypernyms for Aping?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Aping

In these days he was no longer the zealous lover, Aping the gallantry of youth, who had wished to be master of her every look and word.
"The Song of Songs"
Hermann Sudermann
It would have given her greater pleasure to kiss his hand than to have him dancing round her, Aping youthful gallantry.
"The Song of Songs"
Hermann Sudermann
They all laughed at Billy's absurd Aping of the stately negro, but nevertheless none of them felt inclined for more talk that night.
"The Boy Aviators in Africa"
Captain Wilbur Lawton

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