Satirize: meaning, definitions and examples

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satirize

 

[ หˆsรฆtษ™หŒraษชz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

literary critique

To satirize is to use humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to criticize or mock a particular subject, often related to politics, social issues, or cultural norms. This technique highlights the flaws and absurdities of the subject, encouraging reflection and change. Satire can be found in various forms of media, including literature, theater, film, and cartoons. It often aims to provoke thought while entertaining the audience.

Synonyms

lampoon, mock, parody, ridicule

Examples of usage

  • The author satirized the political system in his novel.
  • Comedians often satirize current events during their stand-up routines.
  • The cartoonist is known for satirizing celebrities in his sketches.

Translations

Translations of the word "satirize" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น satirizar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅเคฏเค‚เค—เฅเคฏ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช satirisieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyindir

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฐั‚ะธั€ะธะทัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ satyryzowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ขจๅˆบใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท satiriser

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ saturar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alay etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ’์žํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุณุฎุฑ ู…ู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ satirizovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ satirizovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฎฝๅˆบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ satirizirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรกรฐsรฝna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐั‚ะธั€ะฐ ะถะฐัะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒขแƒ˜แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ satira etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sรกtira

Etymology

The word 'satirize' comes from the noun 'satire,' which has its origins in the Latin term 'satura,' meaning 'a mixture' or 'medley.' In the context of literature, 'satura' referred to a type of poem that mixed various forms and subjects, eventually leading to the modern understanding of satire as a genre that critiques societal norms and behaviors. The use of satire can be traced back to ancient Roman poets like Horace and Juvenal, who employed humorous and ironic commentary to address the vices and follies of their time. Over the centuries, satire has evolved and adapted to various cultures and mediums, becoming a powerful tool for social commentary and political critique, especially in times of censorship or oppression.