plural satires
1
: a way of using humor to show that someone or something is foolish, weak, bad, etc. : humor that shows the weaknesses or bad qualities of a person, government, society, etc.
His movies are known for their use of satire.
2
: a book, movie, etc., that uses satire
The movie is a political/social satire.
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“Satire.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/satire. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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