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PARODY Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word parody. (exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word parody. (close relations)
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burlesque
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• relating to or characteristic of a burlesque

noun

• a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease)

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

verb

• 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

lampoon
verbv
noun

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

verb

• ridicule with satire

send-up
nounn
noun

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

caricature
nounn
noun

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

verb

• represent in or produce a caricature of

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Best Hypernyms For PARODY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for parody, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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caricature imitation act apery burlesque farce impersonation lampoon mimicry mock mockery play represent satire spoof

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