Burlesque
Burlesque verb - To copy or exaggerate (someone or something) in order to make fun of.
Usage example: burlesquing the teacher's nervous tic isn't very nice
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Synonyms for Burlesque
Exaggerate and burlesque are semantically related. in satirize topic. In some cases you can use "Exaggerate" instead a verb "Burlesque".
Nearby Word: burlesqued
Exaggerate
Exaggerate verb - To add to the interest of by including made-up details.
Burlesque and exaggerate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Burlesque" instead a verb "Exaggerate".
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Related pairs
- caricature and burlesque
- caricature and exaggerate
- put on and burlesque
- put on and exaggerate
- distort and burlesque
- distort and exaggerate
- ape and burlesque
- ape and exaggerate
- satirize and burlesque
- satirize and exaggerate
- lampoon and burlesque
- lampoon and exaggerate
- parody and burlesque
- parody and exaggerate
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