satirize

[ sat-uh-rahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, sat·i·rized, sat·i·riz·ing.

1. to attack or ridicule with satire.

satirize

/ ˈsætəˌraɪz /

verb

1. to deride (a person or thing) by means of satire

Derived Forms

• ˈsatiˌrizer, noun
• ˌsatiriˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• sati·riza·ble adjective
• sati·ri·zation noun
• sati·rizer noun
• non·sati·rizing adjective
• un·sati·riza·ble adjective
• un·sati·rized adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of satirize¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; satire + -ize

Example Sentences

Wood, 45, will host the quiz show-style format as a forum for comics, pundits and media personalities to satirize the issues of the day.

From Los Angeles Times

The program uses a quiz show-style format as a forum for comics, pundits and media personalities to satirize the issues of the day.

From Los Angeles Times

This week’s “S.N.L.” broadcast, which was hosted by Maya Rudolph and featured the musical guest Vampire Weekend, used the occasion of Mother’s Day to take a break from opening sketches that satirize current events, much to the disappointment of Kenan Thompson’s mother.

From New York Times

“Family Guy” began as the brainchild of Seth MacFarlane, now 50, who imbued the show with its pop-cultural bona fides, iconic musical numbers and a desire to satirize every social convention that Americans hold sacred.

From Los Angeles Times

The fourth deals with a witch, giving them a chance to satirize conspiracy theorists.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• lampoon
• mock
• parody
• spoof