satire
US /ˈsæt.aɪr/
UK /ˈsæt.aɪr/
1.
sátira, burla
the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.
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His latest novel is a biting satire on modern consumerism.
Su última novela es una sátira mordaz sobre el consumismo moderno.
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Political satire often uses humor to criticize government policies.
La sátira política a menudo usa el humor para criticar las políticas gubernamentales.