satirize — to criticize or attack someone or something using humor, irony, or exaggeration
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to criticize or attack someone or something using humor, irony, or exaggeration
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsætəˌraɪz/
Korean meaning: 풍자하다, 비꼬다, 조롱하다
Korean pronunciation: 새-터-라이즈 (강세: 새)
Example Sentences
- The TV show satirizes office culture by showing a boss who thinks he's funny but isn't.
- Social media influencers often satirize their own lifestyle to connect with followers.
- The cartoon satirized smartphone addiction by showing people walking into walls while texting.
satirize
VERB//ˈsætəˌraɪz//
to criticize or attack someone or something using humor, irony, or exaggeration
Mocking through humorous performance
Satirize to categorize, then recognize the lies!
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Origin
라틴어 'satura(잡다한 것들의 혼합)'에서 유래되어 그리스 로마 시대 다양한 주제를 비판적으로 다루는 문학 장르인 풍자(satire)를 의미하게 되었고, 여기에 동사형 접미사 -ize가 붙어 '풍자하다'라는 의미의 동사가 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The TV show satirizes office culture by showing a boss who thinks he's funny but isn't.”
“Social media influencers often satirize their own lifestyle to connect with followers.”
“The cartoon satirized smartphone addiction by showing people walking into walls while texting.”
“The author satirizes consumer culture through characters who buy things they don't need.”
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