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Definitions

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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Fitzpatrick was welcomed by pantomime boos from the partisan fans who were predictably rooting for their man.

From BBC

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

From BBC

He also revealed he had been dubbed "Sheenie the genie" by his youngest daughter Mabli after his role in Swansea Grand Theatre's Christmas pantomime, Aladdin.

From BBC

The heat has been drawn from the situation since, but the Canadians seem a good fit for the role of pantomime villains.

From BBC

Actor Terry Gleed, who appeared alongside Windsor in pantomime in 2023, told the court he felt his co-star was "obsessed" with Strictly and would often watch clips of the show.

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