Definitions for satirize
ˈsæt əˌraɪzsat·i·rize

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. satirize, satirise, lampoonverb

   ridicule with satire

   "The writer satirized the politician's proposal"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. satirizeverb

   To make a satire of; to mock.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. To Satirizeverb

   To censure as in a satire.

   Etymology: satirizer, Fr. from satire.

   Covetousness is described as a veil cast over the true meaning of the poet, which was to satirize his prodigality and voluptuousness. Dryden.

   Should a writer single out and point his raillery at particular persons, or satirize the miserable, he might be sure of pleasing a great part of his readers; but must be a very ill man if he could please himself. Addison.

   I insist that my lion’s mouth be not defiled with scandal; for I would not make use of him to revile the human species, and satirize his betters. Joseph Addison, Spectator.

   It is as hard to satirize well a man of distinguished vices, as to praise well a man of distinguished virtues. Jonathan Swift.

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1. satirize

   Satire is a genre of the visual, literary, and performing arts, usually in the form of fiction and less frequently non-fiction, in which vices, follies, abuses, and shortcomings are held up to ridicule, often with the intent of shaming or exposing the perceived flaws of individuals, corporations, government, or society itself into improvement. Although satire is usually meant to be humorous, its greater purpose is often constructive social criticism, using wit to draw attention to both particular and wider issues in society. A feature of satire is strong irony or sarcasm —"in satire, irony is militant", according to literary critic Northrop Frye— but parody, burlesque, exaggeration, juxtaposition, comparison, analogy, and double entendre are all frequently used in satirical speech and writing. This "militant" irony or sarcasm often professes to approve of (or at least accept as natural) the very things the satirist wishes to question. Satire is found in many artistic forms of expression, including internet memes, literature, plays, commentary, music, film and television shows, and media such as lyrics.

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1. satirize

   Satirize means to use humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose, criticize, or mock a person's or society's vices, follies, or shortcomings, often with the intention of provoking change or improvement.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Satirizeverb

   to make the object of satire; to attack with satire; to censure with keenness or severe sarcasm

2. Etymology: [Cf. F. satiriser.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of satirize in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of satirize in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of satirize in a Sentence

1. Larry Finlay:

   As all who read him know, Discworld was his vehicle to satirize this world. He did so brilliantly, with great skill, enormous humor and constant invention.

2. June Deery:

   It is easier to satirize and laugh at the vulgarity and extroversion of the nouveau riche than at the restraint of old money perhaps, it certainly seems like the Real Housewives are often set up to be mocked. Yet some viewers still write online about admiring them, envying them, almost worshipping them.

3. Larry Finlay:

   I was deeply saddened to learn that Sir Terry Pratchett has died. The world has lost one of its brightest, sharpest minds, in over 70 books, Sir Terry Pratchett enriched the planet like few before Sir Terry Pratchett. As all who read Sir Terry Pratchett know,' Discworld' was Sir Terry Pratchett vehicle to satirize this world : Sir Terry Pratchett did so brilliantly, with great skill, enormous humor and constant invention.

4. Larry Finlay:

   In over 70 books, Terry enriched the planet like few before him, as all who read him know, Discworld was his vehicle to satirize this world. He did so brilliantly, with great skill, enormous humor and constant invention.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=satirize
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Satirize
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=satirize
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satirize
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satirize