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satire

noun

/ˈsætaɪər/

Meaning

The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's stupidity or vices.

The play was a brilliant satire on modern politics.

political satire

parody, lampoon, mockery, caricature

praise, seriousness

satire on, biting satire, social satire

A man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure; a debauched man.

Comic or irregular verse, often poorly constructed and lacking in artistic quality.

a cover or shell that protects or encloses something

a person's child or children; an animal's young

A large hairy spider found in warm regions.

a large number of people gathered together