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satire

/ˈsæt.aɪər/

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noun

/ˈsæt.aɪər/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее жанр или способ выражения, который использует юмор, иронию, преувеличение или насмешку для разоблачения, критики или высмеивания глупости, коррупции или порока, особенно в контексте современной политики или общества.

A noun referring to a genre or mode of expression that uses humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose, criticize, or mock foolishness, corruption, or vice, particularly in the context of contemporary politics or society.

uncountable

  1. Humorous criticismB2formalart

    A genre or technique that uses humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize foolishness, corruption, or vice in individuals or society.

    ruСатира

    • The political cartoon was a sharp satire of the government's policies.
    • Jonathan Swift's 'A Modest Proposal' is a famous example of satire.
    • The late-night show often uses satire to comment on current events.

    Synonymscaricaturelampoonmockeryparodypasquinaderidiculesendupspooftravesty

Forms
  • satires plural form
  • satires' possessive plural form
  • satire's possessive singular form
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