What is another word for Parodied?

Pronunciation: [pˈaɹədɪd] (IPA)

Parodied is the term used to describe creating a mocking or exaggerated imitation of a person or situation. Some synonyms for parodied are satirized, ridiculed, caricatured, lampooned, burlesqued, or spoofed. Each of these words suggests a different type of humor or style of parody. Satirized implies a more intellectual or political commentary, while ridicule suggests a more personal attack on an individual. Caricatured and burlesqued both emphasize the exaggeration of physical features in order to create humor. Lampooned and spoofed imply a more absurd or ridiculous version of a person or situation. All of these words demonstrate the variety of ways in which creators can use parody to entertain and comment on society.

What are the hypernyms for Parodied?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Parodied

She had never accustomed herself to those senseless monosyllables that Parodied her name; nor could she understand the frame of mind that found them preferable to the comfortable "Aunt Jule" of the old days.
"Julia The Apostate"
Josephine Daskam
It is something of this temper which is Parodied in Alan Helbeck.
"The Faith of the Millions (2nd series)"
George Tyrrell
When Burke, in the course of a great oration, Parodied Burgoyne's invitation to the Indians to repair to the king's standard, the wit and satire of it almost suffocated the Prime Minister, not with shame but with laughter.
"Burke"
John Morley

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