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SATIRES Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word satires. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word satires. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for SATIRES

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irony
nounn
noun

• witty language used to convey insults or scorn

• incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs

• a trope that involves incongruity between what is expected and what occurs

sarcasm
nounn
noun

• witty language used to convey insults or scorn

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

caricature
nounn
noun

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

verb

• represent in or produce a caricature of

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

lampoon
verbv
noun

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

verb

• ridicule with satire

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

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

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

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

caustic remark
nounn
noun

• witty language used to convey insults or scorn

Best Hypernyms For SATIRES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for satires, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
genre humor humour wit witticism wittiness
Phrases (2)
literary genrewriting style

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