Satire synonyms
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Part of speech:
A verbal denunciation characterized by harsh, often insulting language; a tirade.
Mimicry, imitation, now usually in a derogatory sense; a travesty, a ridiculous simulacrum.
hudibrastic
Alternative spelling of Hudibrastic.
A method of humorous or subtly sarcastic expression in which the intended meaning of the words is the direct opposite of their usual sense
The words or other products of expression used in this way:
A picture or imitation of a person, literary style, etc. in which certain features or mannerisms are exaggerated for satirical effect
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A variety show characterized by broad ribald comedy, dancing, and striptease.
Something so bad as to be equivalent to intentional mockery; a travesty:
A written attack ridiculing a person, group, or institution.
wit (related)
The definition of wit is good sense, or powers of thinking, or a quick sense of humor.
Poignantly contrary to what was expected or intended:
pantagruelian
Expressing or marked by sarcasm.
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Disdainfully or humorously sneering or sarcastic
Of, like, or containing satire
The definition of banter is a playful conversation.
The attitudes or beliefs of a cynical person
A bitter, abusive criticism or denunciation
mock-heroic
A satirical imitation or burlesque of the heroic manner or style.
A lampoon, originally as published in public; a satire or libel on someone.
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A work of art, drama, literature, music, or architecture that imitates the work of a previous artist.
An instance of bantering or teasing.
A form of wit characterized by the use of such remarks:
sardonicism
The quality of being sardonic
A short, usually comic dramatic performance or work; a theatrical sketch.
The definition of a spoof is a parody of a film done for fun.
(Archaic) An unimportant, paltry, or mean-spirited person.
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A crude, distorted, or ridiculous representation (of something)
To ape is defined as to copy from someone or replicate their words, actions, behaviors or work.
To resemble by biological mimicry:
The act of lampooning
laughter (related)
A movement (usually involuntary) of the muscles of the laughing face, particularly of the lips, and of the whole body, with a peculiar expression of the eyes, indicating merriment, satisfaction or derision, and usually attended by a sonorous and interrupted expulsion of air from the lungs.
respect (related)
Courteous expressions of regard
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witty language used to convey insults or scorn; ; ; --Jonathan Swift
melodrama (related)
satirist (related)
scabrous (related)
satiric (related)
send up (related)
swiftian (related)
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black-comedy (related)
polemic (related)
Find another word for satire. In this page you can discover 44 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for satire, like: philippic, mockery, hudibrastic, ironical, irony, ridicule, caricature, burlesque, parody, lampoon and wit.