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satire in Tagalog

satira

UK/ˈsætaɪə//ˈsætaɪɹ/

satire in Tagalog: satira. In English, satire means a literary device of writing or art which principally ridicules its subject often as an intended means of provoking or preventing change or highlighting a shortcoming in the work of another. Imitation, humor, irony, and exaggeration are often used to aid this.

Tagalog words for satire

literary technique
satira

English meaning of satire

  1. noun A literary device of writing or art which principally ridicules its subject often as an intended means of provoking or preventing change or highlighting a shortcoming in the work of another. Imitation, humor, irony, and exaggeration are often used to aid this.
  2. noun A satirical work.
  3. noun Severity of remark.

Full definition of satire

satire in a sentence

  • a stinging satire of American politics.

satire in other languages

Questions about satire in Tagalog

What is the meaning of satire in Tagalog?
Satire in Tagalog is satira.
Ano ang satire sa Tagalog?
Satire: satira.
What does satire mean in English?
Satire means a literary device of writing or art which principally ridicules its subject often as an intended means of provoking or preventing change or highlighting a shortcoming in the work of another. Imitation, humor, irony, and exaggeration are often used to aid this.

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