caricature (ˈkærɪkəˌtjʊə
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Definitions
noun
- a pictorial, written, or acted representation of a person, which exaggerates his characteristic traits for comic effect
- a ludicrously inadequate or inaccurate imitation ⇒
he is a caricature of a statesman
verb
- (tr) to represent in caricature or produce a caricature of
Alternative Forms
ˈcaricaˌtural adjective ˈcaricaˌturist noun Word Origin
C18: from Italian caricatura a distortion, exaggeration, from caricare to load, exaggerate; see cargo
Synonyms
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parody,
cartoon,
distortion,
satire,
send-up,
travesty,
takeoff,
lampoon,
burlesque,
mimicry,
farce,
pasquinade,
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parody,
take off,
mock,
distort,
ridicule,
mimic,
send up,
lampoon,
burlesque,
satirize,
