List of 426 Sets of Synonyms - How they Differ - Total of 2307 Words - 65

SYNONYMS: caricature, burlesque, parody, travesty, satire, lampoon.
These nouns denote artistic forms in which someone or something is imitated in an amusing and generally critical manner.

A caricature grossly exaggerates a distinctive or striking feature, as of a person or group, with intent to ridicule.
Burlesque, which usually denotes a stage work, suggests outlandish mimicry and broad comedy to provoke laughter.
Parody, travesty, and satire generally apply to written works.
Parody is writing that employs the manner and style of a well-known work or writer for a ludicrous effect.
A travesty is a harshly distorted imitation.
Satire usually involves holding up to ridicule the follies and vices of a people or time.
A lampoon is a malicious but broadly humorous satire.