satirize
verb
sat·i·rize
ˈsa-tə-ˌrīz 
satirized; satirizing
: to utter or write satire
: to censure or ridicule by means of satire
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The book satirizes contemporary life.
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Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
In a 50-minute viral set, with the casual vibe of a someone thinking aloud, Josh Johnson, an incisive emerging stand-up star, does a deep-dive critical read on Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show while satirizing people who do deep-dive critical reads.
—Jason Zinoman, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
In the same interview, White explained that the upcoming Season 3 will satirize death and spirituality in the same way that previous seasons tackled wealth and love.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2025
The film satirizes the star-making machinery of Hollywood, with Harlow playing a popular actress attempting to find romance amid the madness of the industry that surrounds her.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Satirize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satirize. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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satirize
verb
sat·i·rize
ˈsat-ə-ˌrīz
satirized; satirizing
: to make fun of or show the weaknesses of by using satire
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