caricature

• Substantiv, das eine Zeichnung, Beschreibung oder Nachahmung einer Person oder Sache bezeichnet, bei der bestimmte auffällige Merkmale übertrieben werden, um eine komische oder groteske Wirkung zu erzielen.

A noun referring to a picture, description, or imitation of a person or thing in which certain striking characteristics are exaggerated to create a comic or grotesque effect.

1. Exaggerated portraitB2formalart

   A picture, description, or imitation of a person in which certain striking characteristics are exaggerated for comic or satirical effect.

   Karikatur

   • The artist drew a hilarious caricature of the politician.
   • Newspapers often publish caricatures of famous celebrities.
   • His caricature of the boss had everyone laughing at the party.

   Synonymecartoonlampoonparodysatiresendupspooftakeofftravesty

2. Ridiculous imitationB2formal

   A portrayal of someone or something that is so exaggerated that it becomes absurd or ridiculous.

   Zerrbild

   • The movie was a caricature of modern family life.
   • Her performance was a caricature of a typical villain.
   • The article was a cruel caricature of the author's views.

   Synonymelampoonmockeryparodysatirespooftakeofftravesty

• Jemanden oder etwas in komisch übertriebener oder verzerrter Weise darstellen oder nachahmen, oft mit satirischer Absicht.

A verb meaning to represent or imitate someone or something in a comically exaggerated or distorted way, often for satirical effect.

1. Exaggerate featuresB2formalart

   To represent someone or something in an exaggerated or distorted way, often for comic effect.

   karikieren

   • The artist caricatured the politician's large nose and small eyes.
   • She caricatured her boss's mannerisms in a humorous sketch.
   • The cartoonist caricatured the celebrity's distinctive hairstyle.

   Synonymedistortexaggeratelampoonmockoverdrawparodyridicule

2. Ridicule or mockB2informal

   To imitate or portray someone in a way that makes them seem foolish or ridiculous.

   Verspotten

   • The comedian caricatured the president's speech patterns.
   • He caricatured his friend's accent to make everyone laugh.
   • The play caricatured the upper class's pretentious behavior.

   Synonymelampoonmimicmockparodyridiculespooftake offtravesty