satire
Translation
satire
Examples
The film is a clever satire on modern politics.
The film is a clever satire on modern politics.
He is a master of political satire.
He is a master of political satire.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) satire ((on sth.)) a piece of writing that uses humor to criticize (sth.) The play is a satire on the government.
((political/social)) satire the genre of satire He is known for his political satire.
Similar Words
Synonyms: irony, parody, mockery, caricature
Etymology
From Latin 'satura (lanx)', meaning 'full (dish)' or 'medley', referring to a mix of poems on various subjects.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone 'sat' and got 'tired' of the current situation, so they wrote a funny but critical piece about it.