satirizing

ˈsætəˌraɪzɪŋ

Definition

Definition of satirizing - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

humor

using humor to criticize or mock

The satirizing cartoon highlighted the absurdity of the situation.

mocking

ridiculing

mocking humorridiculing through irony or sarcasm

Her satirizing comments made everyone rethink their actions.

lampooning

mocking

Noun

criticism

the act of using humor to criticize

The satirizing of political leaders is common in this show.

lampooning

mockery

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Origin of satirizing

Latin, satira (medley)

Terms with satirizing included in their meaning

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burlesque

artistic work

literary or dramatic work satirizing a subject

comedy of manners

satirical entertainment

play or film focusing on satirizing society's manners

high comedy

entertainment

sophisticated comedy satirizing genteel society

Examples of satirizing in a sentence

Her satirizing comments made everyone laugh.
The cartoonist was known for his satirizing illustrations.
Her satirizing tone was unmistakable.
Satirizing in literature often targets societal norms.
The magazine is known for its satirizing of celebrities.

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French:satirique, satire, ...
German:satirisch, Satire, ...
Italian:satirico, satira, ...
Spanish:satírico, satirización, ...
Portuguese:satírico, satirização, ...
Chinese:讽刺的, 讽刺, ...
Japanese:風刺的な, 風刺, ...
Arabic:سَاخِر, السُّخرِيَة, ...
Hebrew:סָטִירִי, סָטִירָה, ...
Russian:сатирический, сатиризация, ...
Ukrainian:сатиричний, сатира, ...
Hindi:व्यंग्यात्मक, व्यंग्य, ...
Bengali:বিদ্রূপাত্মক, ব্যঙ্গ, ...
Catalan:satíric, satirització, ...
Czech:satirický, satirizování, ...
Danish:satirisk, satire, ...
Dutch:satirisch, satire, ...
Greek:σατιρικός, σάτιρα, ...
Hungarian:szatirikus, szatirizálás, ...
Khmer:បែបចំអក, ការរិះគន់បែបកំប្លែង, ...
Korean:풍자적인, 풍자, ...
Persian:هجوآمیز, طنزپردازی, ...
Polish:satyryczny, satyra, ...
Portuguese (BR):satírico, satirização, ...
Romanian:satiric, satirizare, ...
Swedish:satirisk, satir, ...
Thai:เสียดสี, การเสียดสี, ...
Turkish:hicivli, hiciv, ...
Vietnamese:châm biếm, sự châm biếm, ...

satirize

ˈsætəraɪz

Definition of satirize - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.

general useuse humor or exaggeration to criticize

The comedian satirized the political leaders in his routine..
The cartoonist loves to satirize celebrities.
They satirize social issues in their sketches.

lampoon

mock

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Origin of satirize

Latin, satira (medley) + -ize (to make)

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French:satiriser, ...
German:satirisieren, ...
Italian:satirizzare, ...
Spanish:satirizar, ...
Portuguese:satirizar, ...
Chinese:讽刺, ...
Japanese:風刺する, ...
Arabic:سَخِرَ, ...
Hebrew:לְסַטֵּר, ...
Russian:высмеивать, ...
Ukrainian:сатиризувати, ...
Hindi:व्यंग्य करना, ...
Bengali:ব্যঙ্গ করা, ...
Catalan:satiritzar, ...
Czech:satirizovat, ...
Danish:satirisere, ...
Dutch:satiriseren, ...
Greek:σατιρίζω, ...
Hungarian:szatirizálni, ...
Khmer:ចំអករិះគន់, ...
Korean:풍자하다, ...
Persian:هجو کردن, ...
Polish:satyryzować, ...
Portuguese (BR):satirizar, ...
Romanian:a satiriza, ...
Swedish:satirisera, ...
Thai:เสียดสี, ...
Turkish:hicvetmek, ...
Vietnamese:châm biếm, ...

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