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pantomime

[pan-tuh-mahym] / ˈpæn təˌmaɪm /
NOUN
acting
Synonyms
STRONG
assuming characterization depiction dramatics dramatizing enacting enactment feigning hamming histrionics imitating imitation impersonation improvisation mime mimicry performance playing portrayal portraying posing posturing pretending pretense putting rendition seeming simulating stagecraft stooging theatre theatricals
WEAK
play acting showing off
NOUN
charade
Synonyms
STRONGEST
deception farce travesty
STRONG
disguise fake make believe mimicry pageant parody pretension pretentiousness put on trick
Antonyms
STRONG
honesty reality truth
NOUN
gesticulation
Synonyms
STRONG
action bow curtsy expression genuflection indication intimation mime motion nod reminder salute shrug sign signal token wave wink
WEAK
body language high sign kinesics sign language
Antonyms
STRONG
repose rest
NOUN
gesture
Synonyms
STRONGEST
action body language expression indication nod reminder salute sign signal token
STRONG
bow curtsy genuflection gesticulation intimation mime shrug wave wink
WEAK
high sign kinesics sign language
Antonyms
WEAK
speech
NOUN
mime
Synonyms
STRONG
caricature imitation mimicry mockery
VERB
gesture/gesticulate
Synonyms
WEAK
act out flag indicate mime signal signalize use one's hands use sign language wave
Antonyms
WEAK
speak
VERB
mime
Synonyms
STRONG
imitate impersonate pretend
Antonyms
STRONG
be original differ oppose reverse
VERB
mimic
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ape look like mirror resemble simulate
STRONG
act burlesque caricature copy copycat ditto do echo enact fake impersonate mime parody parrot perform personate play ridicule sham travesty
WEAK
do like go like make believe make fun of make like take off
Antonyms
STRONG
be original direct fail halt idle prevent stop
VERB
signalize
Synonyms
STRONG
flag gesticulate indicate mime motion sign signal wave
WEAK
act out give the high sign use one's hands use sign language

Example Sentences

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And the 5ft 9in southpaw said she is ready to draw on the experience of being the pantomime villain.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Richarlison, the pantomime villain, had the last word as he, above all, answered Tudor's call to fight.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

After the final whistle, the visitors' social media team, leaning into their pantomime villain status, posted a picture of Williams sharing a joke with fellow British and Irish Lion Jamie George.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

"It's behind you!" is ringing around the theatre aisles, so it must be time for pantomime actors to take to the stage in one of Christmas's most important roles – the dame.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025

When he awoke, he acted out a pantomime should anyone be watching.

From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness

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