mime

(noun, verb)

noun

1. an actor who communicates entirely by gesture and facial expression

Similar word(s): mimer, mummer, pantomimist

Definition categories: person, actor, histrion, player, thespian

2. a performance using gestures and body movements without words

Similar word(s): pantomime

Definition categories: act, acting, performing, playacting, playing

verb

1. imitate (a person or manner), especially for satirical effect

Similar word(s): mimic

Definition categories: creation, copy, imitate, simulate

2. act out without words but with gestures and bodily movements only

- The acting students mimed eating an apple

Similar word(s): pantomime

Definition categories: creation, act, play, playact, roleplay