satirize

/ˈsætəraɪz/
verb
  1. To use humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or mock someone or something, especially in politics or society.
    • The cartoonist loved to satirize corrupt officials in his weekly comic strip.
    • Many late-night shows satirize current events to make people think while they laugh.
    • The novel satirizes the fashion industry's obsession with appearance.
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