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satire
/ˈsætaɪə/
noun
satyra
Definition
The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in politics or society.
Examples
His latest play was a biting satire on political corruption and greed.
Jego ostatnia sztuka była ostrą satyrą na korupcję polityczną i chciwość.
The show used clever satire to comment on modern society's flaws.
Program wykorzystywał sprytną satyrę do komentowania wad współczesnego społeczeństwa.
Collocations
political satiresocial satiresharp satire
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