satirizing

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of using humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and culture.

  - "The satirist used wit and irony to satirize the politicians' empty promises."
  - "The cartoonist's satirizing of the president went viral on social media."

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Variants

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satirizable , satirize , satirized , satirizes , satirizing , self-satirizing

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'satira,' a poem in which vices are ridiculed.

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Trivia

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1. The ancient Roman poet Juvenal is considered one of the greatest satirists in history.

2. Satire was a popular literary form during the Renaissance period.

3. The term 'satire' comes from the Latin word 'satira,' which means 'poem in the Saturnian verse.'

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Related Concepts

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1. Irony: A literary device where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning. Satire often uses irony to highlight the absurdity of a situation or to criticize hypocrisy.

2. Parody: A form of satire that imitates the style or subject matter of another work with the intent of mocking or criticizing it.

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Culture

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Satire has been used throughout history to criticize and challenge societal norms and power structures. It is often used in political commentary, literature, art, and comedy. Satire can be a powerful tool for social change and can help to raise awareness about important issues.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that satire is a form of humor used to expose and criticize.

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