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ventriloquism

/ˌvɛn.trɪˈloʊ.kɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does ventriloquism mean?

noun

The art of speaking without moving one's lips, especially as a form of entertainment, or the act of speaking in a voice that is not one's own.

Example

"The ventriloquist's dummy seemed to come to life as he spoke through it with perfect ventriloquism."

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