satirizes
Skewers through humor
Satirizes means to mock or criticize through satire—using humor, irony, or exaggeration to expose foolishness or vice.
A comedian satirizes politicians by imitating their mannerisms.
A novel satirizes corporate culture by depicting absurd workplace rituals.
The film satirizes American consumerism.
The target is usually institutions, public figures, or social trends rather than private individuals.
Harsh public mockery
- spoofComic exaggerated imitation
- caricatureExaggerated comic depiction
- send-upMocking imitation of something
- takeoffDeparture or parody
burlesque · pastiche · mockumentary · skit · impersonation · travesty · imitation · mimicry
Meaning opposite to words
- sarcasmIrony used to mock
- wordplayVerbal wit techniques
- quipBrief, clever remark
- banterPlayful, teasing exchange
jest · pun · double entendre · understatement · hyperbole · deadpan · dry humor · sardonic
Scornful imitation or fake
- derideMock with contempt
- skewerPointed cooking rod
- tauntInsulting provocation
- jeerVocal expression of scorn
scoff · sneer · scorn · jibe · gibe · pillory · belittle · disparage
Make known publicly
- commentaryExplanatory remarks on events
- political commentaryOpinion on governmental affairs
- subvertSecretly weaken authority
- dissectCut open to examine
unmask · highlight · puncture · deflate · undermine · deconstruct · challenge · rebuke
lampoon
Harsh public mockery
- spoofComic exaggerated imitation
- caricatureExaggerated comic depiction
- send-upMocking imitation of something
takeoff · burlesque · pastiche · mockumentary · skit · impersonation · travesty · imitation · mimicry · roast
irony
Meaning opposite to words
banter · jest · pun · double entendre · understatement · hyperbole · deadpan · dry humor · sardonic · drollery
mock
Scornful imitation or fake
jeer · scoff · sneer · scorn · jibe · gibe · pillory · belittle · disparage · disdain
expose
Make known publicly
- commentaryExplanatory remarks on events
- political commentaryOpinion on governmental affairs
- subvertSecretly weaken authority
dissect · unmask · highlight · puncture · deflate · undermine · deconstruct · challenge · rebuke · condemn