Thesaurus
parody
Synonyms and Antonyms of parody
1
a work that imitates and exaggerates another work for comic effect
2
a poor, insincere, or insulting imitation of something
Synonym Discussion of parody
-
- caricatures of politicians in cartoons
-
- a nightclub burlesque of a trial in court
-
- a witty parody of a popular novel
-
- this production is a travesty of the opera
parody
Synonyms and Antonyms of parody
to copy or exaggerate (someone or something) in order to make fun of
deride, gibe (or jibe), ridicule
duplicate, emulate, replicate, reproduce
act, counterfeit, dissemble, fake, feign, pretend, sham, simulate
elaborate, embellish, embroider, exaggerate, magnify, pad, play up, stretch
amplify, enhance, enlarge (on or upon), expand, flesh (out), overdraw, overstate, put on
Learn More about parody
-
Dictionary: Definition of parody Spanish Central: Translation of parody Nglish: Translation of parody for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of parody for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about parody
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up parody? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
