Synonyms for caricature
- noun
- verb
Definitions
- n. 1
A pictorial representation of someone in which distinguishing features are exaggerated for comic effect.
- v. 1
To represent someone in an exaggerated or distorted manner.
Related words
- Word family
- caricaturise
Forms
- Plural
- caricatures → parodies, burlesques, imitations, travesties…
- Past participle
- caricatured
e.g. caricatured → exaggerated, aped…
Choose the right word
A caricature is a grotesque exaggeration of striking features or peculiarities, generally of a person; a burlesque treats any subject in an absurd or incongruous manner. A burlesque is written or acted; a caricature is more commonly in sketch or picture.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- parody The parody became more popular than the original.
- imitation On examination the jewel proved to be an imitation.
- burlesque French knickers are allowed in the world of burlesque.
- travesty Under no circumstances will I ever consent to such a travesty.
- cartoon He knew Muslims would be offended by that cartoon.
- exaggeration It is no exaggeration to say that she is an angel.
By length
- 3 letters
- ape1
- 5 letters
- farce1
- 6 letters
- parody3
- 7 letters
- cartoon2, takeoff2, mockery3, mimicry3
- 8 letters
- travesty3
- 9 letters
- imitation4, burlesque2, hyperbole4
- 10 letters
- exaggerate4
- 12 letters
- exaggeration5, extravagance4
- 13 letters
- impersonation5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (parody3 = 3 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- caricature
- Italiano
- caricatura
- Deutsch
- Karikatur