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Meaning of the word caricature in English

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caricature

US /ˈker.ə.kə.tʃʊr/
UK /ˈker.ə.kə.tʃʊr/
"caricature" picture

Noun

1.

a picture, description, or imitation of a person or thing in which certain striking characteristics are exaggerated in order to create a comic or grotesque effect

Example:
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The artist drew a hilarious caricature of the politician.
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His speech was a caricature of what he actually believed.
Synonym:
parodyburlesquelampoonsatiretravesty

Verb

1.

make a caricature of

Example:
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The artist was asked to caricature the famous actor for the magazine.
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He tends to caricature his opponents in debates.
Synonym:
parodyburlesquelampoonsatirizetravesty
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