satirising
Skewering through humor
Satirising is the British spelling of satirizing—using humour, irony, or exaggeration to criticise and expose foolishness, corruption, or vice.
The target is typically a public figure, institution, or social practice: The sketch was satirising politicians who flip-flop on issues.
Satire aims to provoke thought or reform through ridicule rather than direct argument.
Contemptuous mocking treatment
- mockeryScornful ridicule or travesty
- derisionContemptuous mockery
- scornHostile dismissive feeling
- contemptDisdainful disregard
disdain · jibe · gibe · jeer · sneer · taunt · scoff · censure
Irony used to mock
- ironyMeaning opposite to words
- quipBrief, clever remark
- banterPlayful, teasing exchange
- reparteeQuick, clever conversation
wisecrack · jest · jape · drollery · facetiousness · raillery · sardonic · acerbic
Harsh public mockery
- caricatureExaggerated comic depiction
- burlesqueExaggerated mockery or risqué variety
- spoofComic exaggerated imitation
- farceAbsurd, laughable situation
skit · send-up · takeoff · parody · pastiche · comedy · roast · travesty
Elected government representatives
- celebritiesWell-known public figures
- institutionsEstablished organizations or practices
- hypocrisyPretense of virtue
- corruptionDishonest abuse of power
vanity · pretension · pomposity · greed · bureaucracy · media · society · establishment
ridicule
Contemptuous mocking treatment
contempt · disdain · jibe · gibe · jeer · sneer · taunt · scoff · censure · rebuke
sarcasm
Irony used to mock
repartee · wisecrack · jest · jape · drollery · facetiousness · raillery · sardonic · acerbic · caustic
lampoon
Harsh public mockery
- caricatureExaggerated comic depiction
- burlesqueExaggerated mockery or risqué variety
- spoofComic exaggerated imitation
farce · skit · send-up · takeoff · parody · pastiche · comedy · roast · travesty · impersonation
politicians
Elected government representatives
- celebritiesWell-known public figures
- institutionsEstablished organizations or practices
- hypocrisyPretense of virtue
corruption · vanity · pretension · pomposity · greed · bureaucracy · media · society · establishment · elites
satirisingpraising
Voicing admiration
lauding · celebrating · extolling · glorifying · commending
satirisingdefending
Protecting against harm
championing · vindicating · supporting · protecting · promoting
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