ironize
/ˈaɪrənaɪz/
verb
- To use or express irony; to speak or write in a way that says the opposite of what one really means, often for humorous or critical effect.
- She tends to ironize about her own mistakes to make others feel more comfortable.
- The author often ironizes the political situation in his novels.
- In his speech, the comedian would ironize about the absurdities of modern life.