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BURLESQUES Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word burlesques. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word burlesques. (close relations)
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lampoon
verbv
noun

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

verb

• ridicule with satire

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

spoof
verb, nounv, n
noun

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

verb

• make a parody of

send-up
nounn
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

farce
nounn
noun

• a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations

• mixture of ground raw chicken and mushrooms with pistachios and truffles and onions and parsley and lots of butter and bound with eggs

verb

• fill with a stuffing while cooking

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

ridicule
verb, nounv, n
noun

• language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate

• the act of deriding or treating with contempt

verb

• subject to laughter or ridicule

satire
nounn
noun

• witty language used to convey insults or scorn

• a genre of literature and performing arts, in which shortcomings are held up to ridicule, ideally with the intent of shaming others

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

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

sendup
verb, nounv, n
noun

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

Best Hypernyms For BURLESQUES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for burlesques, 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 LAMPOON

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