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- Word comparison: satire vs. sarcasm
satire vs. sarcasm
noun
the use of irony, sarcasm, ridicule, or the like, to expose, denounce, or deride the folly or corruption of institutions, people, or social structures.
The success of the production stems from its balance of affectionate comedy and well-observed satire.
a work of art, literature, or entertainment in which the folly and corruption of human beings, institutions, or social structures are exposed, denounced, or ridiculed.
The skit offended only those who didn’t recognize it as a political satire.
Did you notice that all the novels on her bookshelf were satires?
a genre of literature, art, or entertainment comprising such works.
The eighteenth century is considered British literature’s golden age of satire.
noun
harsh, cutting, or bitter derision, often using irony to point out the deficiencies or failings of someone or something.
He resorts to sarcasm when he senses he’s losing an argument.
a sharply ironical taunt; sneering or cutting remark.
a review full of sarcasms.
Synonyms: jeer
