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Satirist

Verb / ˈsætɜ:ʌst / Another word for satirist — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A satirist is a person who uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or mock someone or something.

Synonyms & similar words

ridiculer ironist humorist parodist lampooner ironist critic ridiculer cynic mocker caricaturist cartoonist lampoonist burlesquer scoffer derider ridiculist satirizer tease jester

Example sentences

  1. The satirist made fun of the politician's speech.
  2. The satirist used irony to criticize the movie.
  3. The satirist wrote a funny article about social media.
  4. The satirist's cartoons were published in a popular magazine.
  5. The satirist's jokes were too harsh for some people.

Quotes

  • Satire is a sort of glass, wherein beholders do generally discover everybody's face but their own. - Jonathan Swift
  • Satire is what closes on Saturday night. - George S. Kaufman
  • Satire is a lesson, parody is a game. - Vladimir Nabokov

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