impression&imitation
A comedian often amuses people by his impression of Trump.
A comedian often amuses people by his imitation of Trump.
impression and imitation in this context, I was wondering which one is better, thank you for your help.

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In this context — one person trying to act and speak like another person, usually for comic effect — “impression” is the better choice.  “Imitation” would mean the same thing, but “impression” is the word we generally use for this.

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