satire
Translation
satire
Examples
The book is a clever satire on politics.
The book is a clever satire on politics.
He is a master of political satire.
He is a master of political satire.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) satire ((on sth.)) The book is a clever satire on politics.
Similar Words
Synonyms: irony, parody, sarcasm, caricature
Etymology
From Latin 'satura (lanx)' meaning 'full (dish)', a medley of fruits, hence a medley of writings.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone 'sat tired' of society, so they wrote a funny critique about it.