satirised
Made fun of
Satirised is the past tense of satirise, the British spelling of satirize.
To satirise is to mock or criticise through satire—using humour, irony, or exaggeration to expose foolishness or vice: The show satirised political corruption.
The target is typically institutions, public figures, or social conventions rather than private individuals.
Exaggerated comic depiction
- lampoonHarsh public mockery
- spoofComic exaggerated imitation
- burlesqueExaggerated mockery or risqué variety
- pasticheImitative artistic tribute
send-up · takeoff · mockumentary · impersonation · mimicry · exaggeration · travesty · skit
Harsh public mockery
- skewerPointed cooking rod
- exposeMake known publicly
- takedownForced grounding maneuver
- commentaryExplanatory remarks on events
critique · ridicule · attack · rebuke · censure · denounce · pillory · target
Mockingly insincere in tone
- sardonicGrimly mocking
- ironicExpressing contrary meaning
- tongue-in-cheekHumorously not meant literally
- drollOddly humorous
snarky · facetious · dry · biting · caustic · acerbic · scathing · trenchant
Clever, inventive humor
- jestHumorous remark or act
- farceAbsurd, laughable situation
- buffooneryLudicrous or silly conduct
- absurdityWildly illogical quality
humor · ribbing · banter · levity · entertainment · amusement · silliness · comedic
Artist creating comic illustrations
- editorialPublication's official viewpoint article
- punditryExpert commentary profession
- allegorySymbolic tale with deeper meaning
- propagandaBiased information for influence
establishment · corruption · hypocrisy · politician · regime · protest · subversive · dissident
caricature
Exaggerated comic depiction
- lampoonHarsh public mockery
- spoofComic exaggerated imitation
- burlesqueExaggerated mockery or risqué variety
pastiche · send-up · takeoff · mockumentary · impersonation · mimicry · exaggeration · travesty · skit · roast
lampoon
Harsh public mockery
commentary · critique · ridicule · attack · rebuke · censure · denounce · pillory · target · puncture
sarcastic
Mockingly insincere in tone
- sardonicGrimly mocking
- ironicExpressing contrary meaning
- tongue-in-cheekHumorously not meant literally
droll · snarky · facetious · dry · biting · caustic · acerbic · scathing · trenchant · cutting
wit
Clever, inventive humor
- jestHumorous remark or act
- farceAbsurd, laughable situation
- buffooneryLudicrous or silly conduct
absurdity · humor · ribbing · banter · levity · entertainment · amusement · silliness · comedic · ridiculous
cartoonist
Artist creating comic illustrations
- editorialPublication's official viewpoint article
- punditryExpert commentary profession
- allegorySymbolic tale with deeper meaning
propaganda · establishment · corruption · hypocrisy · politician · regime · protest · subversive · dissident · Orwellian