Personation

per·son·ate ¹  (pûrs-nt)

tr.v. per·son·at·ed, per·son·at·ing, per·son·ates

1. To play the role or portray the part of (a character); impersonate.

2. To endow with personal qualities; personify.

3. Law To assume the identity of, with intent to deceive.

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[Late Latin persnre, persnt-, to bear the character of, represent, from Latin persna, person; see person.]

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person·ation n.

person·ative adj.

person·ator n.

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per·son·ate ²  (pûrs-nt)

adj. Botany

Having two lips, with the throat closed by a prominent palate. Used of a corolla, such as that of the snapdragon.

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[Latin persntus, masked, from persna, mask; see person.]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	personation - imitating the mannerisms of another person impersonation acting, performing, playacting, playing - the performance of a part or role in a drama apery, mimicry - the act of mimicking; imitative behavior
	2.	personation - acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture portrayal, characterization, enactment acting, performing, playacting, playing - the performance of a part or role in a drama impression - an impressionistic portrayal of a person; "he did a funny impression of a politician" persona, theatrical role, role, character, part - an actor's portrayal of someone in a play; "she played the part of Desdemona"