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put-on vs caricature

caricature vs put-on

put-on and caricature both are nouns.

put-on is not a verb while caricature is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
put-on Yes No No No
caricature Yes No Yes No
As nouns, caricature is a hypernym of put-on; that is, caricature is a word with a broader meaning than put-on:
  • put-on: a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
  • caricature: a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect
Other hypernyms of put-on include imitation, impersonation.
put-on (noun) caricature (noun)
something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect
a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
put-on (verb) caricature (verb)
represent in or produce a caricature of
Difference between put-on and caricature

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