satire
US /ˈsæt.aɪr/
UK /ˈsæt.aɪr/
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satire, hekeling
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.
Zijn nieuwste roman is een scherpe satire op het moderne consumentisme.
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Political satire often uses humor to criticize government policies.
Politieke satire gebruikt vaak humor om overheidsbeleid te bekritiseren.