Is there a difference in the intent behind the imitation under heading 1 and heading 2 of the definition you supplied? Are "following as a model" and "mocking" synonymic terms?
I'm done with the semantics.
You introduced semantics, not I. So let's continue down your path.
Clearly Coulter is being accused of imitation in the sense of heading 1 that you supplied.
In reality, her words meet the conditions of heading 2.
So she is indeed being misrepresented.
You do realize that you just admitted that what Coulter did fits the definition of imitating, don’t you? Specifically the second heading.
I can’t believe I’m actually having this conversation.
You’ve offered nothing that disproves my point that Coulter imitated Maher. And your further discourse on the word only demonstrates how it can be used regardless of intent. If imitating mean either mocking or following as a model, clearly it is not dependent upon intent.
Are you trying to argue that the definition of imitate is incorrect, and should be switched to something with which you’re more agreeable?
It was a stupid comment by Coulter. Let it go.