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

Our show has done a very good job of satirizing stuff that should be satirized without alienating, you know, half of the country.

From Salon

As a result, he has become the natural target of mercilessly satirizing memes by a newly empowered and enthusiastic Gen Z.

From Salon

The injunction was sought by Christopher Kohls, a conservative commentator who has created a number of deepfake videos satirizing Democrats, including the party’s presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris.

From Los Angeles Times

Eminem’s latest satirizes the culture wars tying the nation up in knots — as well as his participation in them.

From Salon

Where Season 3 played with tropes of the theater, the current series satirizes, or self-satirizes, movies and movie actors.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• lampoon
• mock
• parody
• spoof