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Definition satire in British English

satire noun

noun
/ˈsætaɪə(r)/
1

the use of humour to criticize someone or something and make them seem silly

Example

political/social satire

Synonyms and related words
criticism condemnation disapproval
1.1

a play, book, film etc that uses this humour

Example

His latest book is a biting satire on the monarchy.

Synonyms and related words
animation anime biopic adaptation allegory anecdote
Definition satire in British English