satire
US /ˈsæt.aɪr/
UK /ˈsæt.aɪr/
1.
sátira, escárnio
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.
Seu último romance é uma sátira mordaz sobre o consumismo moderno.
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Political satire often uses humor to criticize government policies.
A sátira política frequentemente usa o humor para criticar políticas governamentais.