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/
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
The word derives from Latin satura, meaning 'a mixture of various things.' In Greco-Roman literature, satura evolved to denote satire, a literary genre that critically addresses diverse subjects. The verb form was created by adding the suffix -ize, meaning 'to make or become,' resulting in 'to compose or engage in satire.'
Breakdown
satire (from Latin satura, a miscellaneous mixture; a literary form of critique) + -ize (verb-forming suffix meaning 'to make, practice, or subject to').
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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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