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satire

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/sɐˈtirɐ/sa·ti·ra

Definition

A literary composition or discourse that ridicules or criticises something, using humour, irony or sarcasm.

“Political satire is a form of social criticism.”

“The author wrote a satire on the customs of the time.”

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