Definition of Satire

a literary work or device that makes fun of its subject

Examples of Satire in a sentence

The latest biography of the president is a satire designed to mock the leader.  

When the political cartoonist drew his latest satire, he did it with the intention of making fun of the country’s new healthcare plan.  

The column provides the perfect venue for the vengeful editor to post a monthly satire about his enemies.  

Because the celebrity could not laugh at herself, she did not appreciate the comedy show airing a satire about her life.  

The political party’s failures will make great material for a satire produced by its rivals.  

When I looked at the pamphlet, I realized it was nothing but a satire aimed at ridiculing the current government.  

Many comedians often make use of satire to create jokes at their own expense.  

Since the politician did not want to become a target of the writer’s next satire, he tried to avoid doing anything foolish in public.  

Wood is going to turn his satire into a humorous film about corporate greed.  

According to the critics, the playwright’s best effort is a satire in which he pokes fun at the royal family.  

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