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satirize vs poke fun

poke fun vs satirize

satirize and poke fun both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
satirize No No Yes No
poke fun No No Yes No
As verbs, poke fun is a hypernym of satirize; that is, poke fun is a word with a broader meaning than satirize:
  • satirize: ridicule with satire
  • poke fun: subject to laughter or ridicule
Other hypernyms of satirize include blackguard, guy, jest at, laugh at, make fun, rib, ridicule, roast.
satirize (verb) poke fun (verb)
ridicule with satire subject to laughter or ridicule
Difference between satirize and poke fun

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