satire

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satire

(noun)

Meaning

using humour to show something's flaws

Example

"The cartoon used satire to mock silly laws."

Synonyms

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More about this word

Word origin
From Latin satira, meaning a poetic medley.
Related word forms
  • adjective: satirical

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