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BURLESQUE Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word burlesque. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word burlesque. (close relations)
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travesty
nounn
noun

• a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations

• a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way

verb

• make a travesty of

caricature
nounn
noun

• a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect

verb

• represent in or produce a caricature of

parody
nounn
noun

• a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way

• humorous or satirical mimicry

verb

• make a spoof of or make fun of

• make a parody of

mimicry
nounn
noun

• the act of mimicking; imitative behavior

• the resemblance of an animal species to another species or to natural objects; provides concealment and protection from predators

mock
verbv
noun

• the act of mocking or ridiculing

adjective satellite

• constituting a copy or imitation of something

verb

• treat with contempt

• imitate with mockery and derision

lampoon
verbv
noun

• a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way

verb

• ridicule with satire

imitation
nounn
noun

• the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations

• something copied or derived from an original

• copying (or trying to copy) the actions of someone else

• a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect

adjective satellite

• not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article

spoof
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way

verb

• make a parody of

mockery
nounn
noun

• showing your contempt by derision

• a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way

• humorous or satirical mimicry

pasquinade
nounn
noun

• a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way

put-on
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way

• something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage

• a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement

send-up
nounn
noun

• a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way

sendup
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way

takeoff
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a departure; especially of airplanes

• the initial ascent of an airplane as it becomes airborne

• a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way

• humorous or satirical mimicry

Best Hypernyms For BURLESQUE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for burlesque, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
caricature imitation impersonation mock show

Alternatives for TRAVESTY

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