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English noun: lampoon

1. lampoon (communication) a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way


Synonymsburlesque, charade, mockery, parody, pasquinade, put-on, sendup, spoof, takeoff, travesty


Broader (hypernym)caricature, imitation, impersonation


English verb: lampoon

1. lampoon (communication) ridicule with satire


SamplesThe writer satirized the politician's proposal.


Synonymssatirise, satirize


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Somebody ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)blackguard, guy, jest at, laugh at, make fun, poke fun, rib, ridicule, roast









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