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lampoon Definition and Meaning in English (lampoon definition)

verb
Synonyms:ridiculesatirizemock
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Lampoon definition: To publicly criticize someone or something by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm in a humorous way.

Definitions of Lampoon

  1. 1verb

    To publicly criticize someone or something by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm in a humorous way.

  2. 2noun

    A piece of writing, a drawing, or a film that mocks or ridicules a person or institution.

Example Sentences

“The newspaper column often lampoons political figures.”

“His latest play was a brilliant lampoon of modern society.”

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past tenselampooned
present participlelampooning
agent nounlampooner

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Lampoon definition: To publicly criticize someone or something by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm in a humorous way.
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'Lampoon' translates to 'lampoon' in English. Lampoon definition: To publicly criticize someone or something by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm in a humorous way.
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