personation Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun imitating the mannerisms of another person
    impersonation.
  2. noun acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture
    portrayal; enactment; characterization.

WordNet


Per`son*a"tion noun
Definitions
  1. The act of personating, or conterfeiting the person or character of another.

Webster 1913