Synonyms of lampoon

lampoon 1 of 2

noun

as in satire

a creative work that uses sharp humor to point up the foolishness of a person, institution, or human nature in general

this classic musical is a lampoon of the movie business at the time when sound was introduced

Synonyms & Similar Words

• satire
• parody
• spoof
• pasquinade
• comedy
• caricature
• burlesque
• ridicule
• skit
• sketch
• takeoff
• farce
• slapstick
• cartoon
• derision
• mockery
• squib
• travesty

lampoon

2 of 2

verb

as in to satirize

Synonyms & Similar Words

• satirize
• parody
• caricature
• pasquinade
• spoof
• mock
• deride
• ridicule
• burlesque
• imitate
• gibe
• mimic
• jibe
• travesty
• send up
• parrot
• ape
• emulate
• replicate
• monkey
• simulate
• feign
• copycat
• duplicate
• pretend
• reproduce
• sham
• do
• dissemble
• act
• embellish
• embroider
• counterfeit
• fake
• elaborate
• exaggerate
• pad
• overstate
• pantomime
• play up
• amplify
• stretch
• mime
• impersonate
• magnify
• personate
• overdraw
• enhance
• perform
• put on
• expand
• play
• flesh (out)
• enlarge (on or upon)

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