Satirize
verb
To make fun of or criticize someone or something, often by imitating them in a funny or exaggerated way.
The comedy show satirizes the current political climate.
Often appears as...
- satirize the government
- satirize the society
verb
To make fun of or criticize someone or something, often by imitating them in a funny or exaggerated way.
The comedy show satirizes the current political climate.
Often appears as...
- satirize the government
- satirize the society
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Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Context
Understanding the cultural references is key, as satirizing often includes specific societal or political jokes.
The show satirizes iconic American superheroes to comment on celebrity culture.
Pro Tip 2/3Exaggeration Critical
Satirize usually involves hyperbole to emphasize the absurdity of the subject being criticized.
The cartoon satirized the mayor's promises, portraying him as a literal windbag.
Pro Tip 3/3Humor Vs. Insult
Satire uses humor to critique; it's not solely for insulting, but aims to provoke thought and conversation.
The author satirizes the reliance on technology, not to insult users but to highlight society's addiction.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Context
Understanding the cultural references is key, as satirizing often includes specific societal or political jokes.
The show satirizes iconic American superheroes to comment on celebrity culture.
Pro Tip 2/3Exaggeration Critical
Satirize usually involves hyperbole to emphasize the absurdity of the subject being criticized.
The cartoon satirized the mayor's promises, portraying him as a literal windbag.
Pro Tip 3/3Humor Vs. Insult
Satire uses humor to critique; it's not solely for insulting, but aims to provoke thought and conversation.
The author satirizes the reliance on technology, not to insult users but to highlight society's addiction.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Context
Understanding the cultural references is key, as satirizing often includes specific societal or political jokes.
The show satirizes iconic American superheroes to comment on celebrity culture.
Pro Tip 2/3Exaggeration Critical
Satirize usually involves hyperbole to emphasize the absurdity of the subject being criticized.
The cartoon satirized the mayor's promises, portraying him as a literal windbag.
Pro Tip 3/3Humor Vs. Insult
Satire uses humor to critique; it's not solely for insulting, but aims to provoke thought and conversation.
The author satirizes the reliance on technology, not to insult users but to highlight society's addiction.
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Empathy Is Not...
where I did exactly that. And then -- Sure, I'll take applause. Thank you. And then, are you familiar with those unboxing videos on YouTube where YouTubers open up the latest electronic gadgets? Great, so I satirized those in a weekly series,
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Why should you read...
The novel’s universal themes of morality, civility, and society have made it a literary classic, satirizing both conventions of its time and long held beliefs about humanity.
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Empathy Is Not...
where I did exactly that. And then -- Sure, I'll take applause. Thank you. And then, are you familiar with those unboxing videos on YouTube where YouTubers open up the latest electronic gadgets? Great, so I satirized those in a weekly series,
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Why should you read...
The novel’s universal themes of morality, civility, and society have made it a literary classic, satirizing both conventions of its time and long held beliefs about humanity.
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Jason Alexander
American Actor
I met the real George Steinbrenner on only one occasion when he actually came and played himself on an episode of 'Seinfeld.' He seemed to really enjoy himself. I did not get to know him, but the fact that he allowed himself and his beloved team to be satirized on our show is an indication to me of his true character.
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Perez Hilton
American Journalist
I don't consider myself a cartoonist, because to me a cartoonist has a lot of technical ability to draw and such. However, I do consider myself to have a bit of a cartoonist character. I definitely am analyzing and satirizing pop culture and politics and whatever strikes my fancy.
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Sarah Weinman
American Journalist
Though 'Child's Play' is ultimately more concerned with subverting storytelling expectations and satirizing the expected trajectory of traditional mystery, Posadas does embed some insights about the writer's responsibility to the reader.
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Larry Wilmore
American Comedian
It's a challenge to do satire when the thing you're satirizing is almost beyond satire, but I think that's a challenge for everybody.
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Jess Walter
American Author
I think I would explode in flames of irony if I were to option an idea that I was satirizing in a novel.
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F. Sionil Jose
Filipino Writer
What most readers do not realize is that it takes a particular genius to write funny, to satirize.
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Kevin Kwan
Singaporean Novelist
There's always been this tradition of satirizing these rich groups of people.
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Berkeley Breathed
American Cartoonist
If nothing is serious anymore, then there's nothing to satirize.
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Bill Maher
American Comedian
It's all been satirized for your protection.
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Sam Kinison
American Comedian
Everything can be satirized.
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Jason Alexander
American Actor
I met the real George Steinbrenner on only one occasion when he actually came and played himself on an episode of 'Seinfeld.' He seemed to really enjoy himself. I did not get to know him, but the fact that he allowed himself and his beloved team to be satirized on our show is an indication to me of his true character.
Quote examples
Perez Hilton
American Journalist
I don't consider myself a cartoonist, because to me a cartoonist has a lot of technical ability to draw and such. However, I do consider myself to have a bit of a cartoonist character. I definitely am analyzing and satirizing pop culture and politics and whatever strikes my fancy.
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Sarah Weinman
American Journalist
Though 'Child's Play' is ultimately more concerned with subverting storytelling expectations and satirizing the expected trajectory of traditional mystery, Posadas does embed some insights about the writer's responsibility to the reader.
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Larry Wilmore
American Comedian
It's a challenge to do satire when the thing you're satirizing is almost beyond satire, but I think that's a challenge for everybody.
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Jess Walter
American Author
I think I would explode in flames of irony if I were to option an idea that I was satirizing in a novel.
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F. Sionil Jose
Filipino Writer
What most readers do not realize is that it takes a particular genius to write funny, to satirize.
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Kevin Kwan
Singaporean Novelist
There's always been this tradition of satirizing these rich groups of people.
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Berkeley Breathed
American Cartoonist
If nothing is serious anymore, then there's nothing to satirize.
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Bill Maher
American Comedian
It's all been satirized for your protection.
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Sam Kinison
American Comedian
Everything can be satirized.
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