satirize

verb

sat·​i·​rize ˈsa-tə-ˌrīz How to pronounce satirize (audio)
satirized; satirizing
Synonyms of satirizenext

intransitive verb

: to utter or write satire

transitive verb

: to censure or ridicule by means of satire
satirizable
ˌsa-tə-ˈrī-zə-bəl How to pronounce satirize (audio)
adjective

Examples of satirize in a Sentence

The book satirizes contemporary life.
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Product placement abounds even as the film vaguely satirizes the commodification of dating. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026 Burch’s brilliantly witty, biting and all-knowing screenplay never satirizes these characters or looks down on them in a movie Jones and his exceptional actors have blessed with sheer humanity and grace. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026 The announcement comes just days after the release of petal, Grande’s new album, and its striking title track video, which satirizes the relentless judgment placed on women’s appearances. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 3 Aug. 2026 Street skits satirized the myth of Modi’s tea-seller origins. — Asim Ali, Time, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for satirize

Word History

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

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The first known use of satirize was in 1616

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satirize

verb
sat·​i·​rize ˈsat-ə-ˌrīz How to pronounce satirize (audio)
satirized; satirizing
: to make fun of or show the weaknesses of by using satire

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