caricature

• Substantivo que designa um desenho, descrição ou imitação de uma pessoa ou coisa em que alguns traços marcantes são exagerados para produzir um efeito cômico ou grotesco.

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.

   Caricatura

   • 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.

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2. Ridiculous imitationB2formal

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

   Caricatura

   • 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.

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• Representar ou imitar alguém ou algo de forma cômica e exagerada, muitas vezes com intenção satírica.

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.

   Representar de forma caricata

   • 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.

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2. Ridicule or mockB2informal

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

   Ridicularizar

   • 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.

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