Answer: mimicking

AnswerCrossword Clue
MIMICKINGMaking like
MIMICKINGAping
mimicking(of a disease) Exhibit symptoms that bear a deceptive resemblance to those of (another disease)
mimickingMIMIC, to imitate (to copy (to imitate))
mimicking(of a drug) Replicate the physiological effects of (another substance)
mimicking(of an animal or plant) Resemble or imitate (another animal or plant), esp. to deter predators or for camouflage
mimickingImitate (someone or their actions or words), typically in order to entertain or ridicule