SATIRE


Meaning of SATIRE in English

n. Function: noun

humorous ridicule often used to convey rebuke or criticism or to expose folly or vice FF1C; a brilliant writer noted for her satire FF1E;

Synonyms: lampoonery, raillery, satiricalness

Related Words: banter, chaffing; causticity, irony; mockery, ridicule; pasquinade, persiflage, squib; parody, spoof, spoofery, takeoff

Merriam Webster. Collegiate thesaurus English dictionary.      Английский энциклопедический толковый словарь тезауруса.