The word "aped" means imitating someone's actions or behavior in a mocking or exaggerated way. There are several synonyms for "aped," including mimicked, copied, parroted, echoed, emulated, mirrored, and impersonated. Each of these words suggests a slightly different shade of meaning. For example, "mimicked" implies a deliberate or conscious effort to imitate, while "parroted" suggests mindless repetition. "Echoed" and "mirrored" both imply a reflection or repetition of someone else's actions, while "emulated" suggests a desire to imitate in order to achieve the same level of success or admiration. "Impersonated" specifically refers to pretending to be someone else, often for humorous or deceptive purposes.