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Caricature

KEH-ruh-kuh-chur

/ˈkɛrʌkʌtʃɜːr/

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caricature

Dictionary meaning

A representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect.

Examples

  • The drawing caricatured the President.

Synonyms: impersonation

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