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parody Synonyms

Another word for parody

Choosing another word for parody depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 spoof of classic Victorian detective fiction."

Strongest
spoof
lampoon
Strong
burlesque
send-up
caricature
takeoff
pastiche
satire

• 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."

Strongest
spoof
lampoon
Strong
send up
satirize
burlesque
caricature
take off
mimic
mock

• 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 travesty of a fair judicial process."

Strongest
travesty
mockery
Strong
farce
charade
sham

Opposites of parody

The opposite of parody shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

model
paragon
epitome
praise
flatter
homage
tribute
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• Nearby Words

parodia
parodically
parodist
parody
parole
parolee
paronychia

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