caricature

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caricature  /ˈkɛ rə kə tʃər/ ? Meaning of "caricature"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect
  2. (v) represent in or produce a caricature of

Synonym(s)

impersonation, ape

Derived Word(s)

caricaturist

Usage(s):

  • The caricature of the politician by the local cartoonist sent us into splits.

Quotes

  1. "Africa is not the crude caricature of a continent at war," Mr Obama added. "But for far too many Africans, conflict is a part of life, as constant as the sun. He described wars as a millstone around Africa's neck"
    on Jul 11, 2009 By: Barack Obama Source: BBC News

  2. "We were going to be done," Frey says. "And I wouldn't want to have it end ...... where ...... you're just sort of doing a caricature of yourself, you're just doing a tribute to yourself."
    on Nov 23, 2007 By: Glenn Frey Source: FOXNews

  3. Vick's lead attorney, Billy Martin, said in a statement: "Mr. Vick is much more than the caricature some in the media have chosen to portray."
    on Dec 13, 2007 By: Billy Martin Source: Forbes

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