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lampoon

verb

/læmˈpuːn/

Meaning

to publicly criticize or ridicule someone or something with humor, irony, or sarcasm

The cartoonist lampooned the politician for his contradictory statements.

mock, satirize, parody, ridicule, caricature

praise, admire, compliment

lampoon a leader, lampoon society, satirical lampoon, harshly lampoon

to dismiss or refuse to accept, consider, or submit to

to cause someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed

to incline or bend from a vertical position; to rely on for support

To make less severe, serious, or painful.

to provide amusement, enjoyment, or hospitality to others

to keep something safe from harm, decay, or loss