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Parody

A writing in which the language or sentiment of an author is mimicked; especially, a kind of literary pleasantry, in which what is written on one subject is altered, and applied to another by way of burlesque; travesty.

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Act 76% connected

That which is done or doing; the exercise of power, or the effect, of which power exerted is the cause; a performance; a deed.

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Apery 76% connected

A place where apes are kept.

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Caricature 76% connected

An exaggeration, or distortion by exaggeration, of parts or characteristics, as in a picture.

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Imitation 76% connected

The act of imitating.

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Impersonation 76% connected

Alt. of Impersonification

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Mimicry 76% connected

The act or practice of one who mimics; ludicrous imitation for sport or ridicule.

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Mock 76% connected

To imitate; to mimic; esp., to mimic in sport, contempt, or derision; to deride by mimicry.

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Play 76% connected

To engage in sport or lively recreation; to exercise for the sake of amusement; to frolic; to spot.

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Represent 76% connected

To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.

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Travesty 76% connected

Disguised by dress so as to be ridiculous; travestied; -- applied to a book or shorter composition.

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Burlesque 74% connected

Tending to excite laughter or contempt by extravagant images, or by a contrast between the subject and the manner of treating it, as when a trifling…

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Burlesque 74% connected

Tending to excite laughter or contempt by extravagant images, or by a contrast between the subject and the manner of treating it, as when a trifling…

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Mockery 74% connected

The act of mocking, deriding, and exposing to contempt, by mimicry, by insincere imitation, or by a false show of earnestness; a counterfeit appearan…

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Mockery 74% connected

The act of mocking, deriding, and exposing to contempt, by mimicry, by insincere imitation, or by a false show of earnestness; a counterfeit appearan…

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Travesty 74% connected

Disguised by dress so as to be ridiculous; travestied; -- applied to a book or shorter composition.

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Travesty 74% connected

Disguised by dress so as to be ridiculous; travestied; -- applied to a book or shorter composition.

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Burlesque 92% connected

Tending to excite laughter or contempt by extravagant images, or by a contrast between the subject and the manner of treating it, as when a trifling…

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Lampoon 92% connected

A personal satire in writing; usually, malicious and abusive censure written only to reproach and distress.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Mockery 92% connected

The act of mocking, deriding, and exposing to contempt, by mimicry, by insincere imitation, or by a false show of earnestness; a counterfeit appearan…

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Pasquinade 92% connected

A lampoon or satirical writing.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Travesty 92% connected

Disguised by dress so as to be ridiculous; travestied; -- applied to a book or shorter composition.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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