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Definition of satirize

satirize

/ˈsæt.ə.raɪz/
(UK: satirise)
sat · i · rize
Adverb:satirically
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Adjective:satiric
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Past Simple:satirized
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Past Participle:satirized
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Present Participle:satirizing
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• verb

1

To deride, mock, or criticize a person, institution, or societal flaw through the use of irony, sarcasm, caricature, or wit.

Example

"The playwright used sharp dialogue to satirize the hypocrisy of the ruling class."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'satiriser', formed from 'satire' and the verbal suffix '-iser'. Ultimately derived from Latin 'satura' (originally 'satura lanx', meaning a full dish of mixed fruits), which evolved to denote a literary medley and later a work ridiculing human folly.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Satirize. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/satirize
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