satire
/ˈsætaɪɹ/ noun C1- A literary device of writing or art which principally ridicules its subject often as an intended means of provoking or preventing change or highlighting a shortcoming in the work of another. Imitation, humor, irony, and exaggeration are often used to aid this.
- A satirical work. · a stinging satire of American politics.
- Severity of remark.
Plural satires
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Narayan observes the foibles and pretensions of his characters with a wry, sympathetic eye, never resorting to harsh satire or cynicism.
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