Meaning of caricature in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈkɛrɪkəˌtʃʊr/

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  1. Verb

    caricature

    Definitions

    1. represent in or produce a caricature of

    Examples

    • « The drawing caricatured the President »

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  2. Noun

    caricature

    Etymology

    mid 18th century: from French, from Italian caricatura, from caricare‘load, exaggerate’, from Latin carricare (see charge)

    Definitions

    1. a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect

    Derived terms

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