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parody Antonyms

Opposite of parody

Because the opposite of parody shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect.

Usage Example

"The novel was written as a clever tribute of classic Victorian detective fiction."

Strong
tribute
homage

• verb (Context 2)

To produce a humorously exaggerated imitation of a writer, artist, or genre.

Usage Example

"The sketch comedy show frequently parodies popular political commentators and news broadcasts."

Strong
praise
flatter

• noun (Context 3)

An action, event, or situation that is so poorly executed or distorted that it seems like an absurd orintentional mockery of what it should be.

Usage Example

"The hastily organized hearing was a complete model of a fair judicial process."

Strong
model
epitome
paragon

Similar words to parody

Words similar to parody shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

travesty
spoof
mockery
lampoon
farce
send up
burlesque
satirize
See all synonyms of parody

• Nearby Words

parliamentary
parochial
parodically
parody
parole
parolee
parroter

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Parody. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/parody
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