lampooned

The word “lampooned” has 2 syllables: lam-pooned

It's pronounced as /læmˈpuːnd/


What is synonym and antonym for lampooned?

In the thesaurus, “lampooned” has 65 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for lampooned along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for lampooned

  • acted
  • amplified
  • aped
  • burlesque
  • burlesqued
  • caricature
  • caricatured
  • copycatted
  • counterfeited
  • derided
  • did
  • dissembled
  • duplicated
  • elaborated
  • embellished
  • embroidered
  • emulated
  • enhanced
  • exaggerated
  • expanded
  • faked
  • feigned
  • gibed
  • imitated
  • impersonated
  • jape
  • jibed
  • magnified
  • mimed
  • mimicked
  • mock
  • mocked
  • monkeyed
  • overdrew
  • overstated
  • padded
  • pantomimed
  • parodied
  • parody
  • parroted
  • pasquinade
  • pasquinaded
  • performed
  • personated
  • played
  • played up
  • pretended
  • put on
  • rail
  • replicated
  • reproduced
  • ridiculed
  • roast
  • satirize
  • satirized
  • send up
  • sent up
  • shammed
  • simulated
  • spoofed
  • squib
  • stretched
  • take off
  • travestied
  • travesty

Antonyms for lampooned

  • applaud
  • approve
  • praise
  • support

Meanings of lampooned

  • verb
    1. To satirize or poke fun at.

Example Sentences

  • The comedian lampooned the political figures in his latest sketch.
  • The movie lampooned the clichés of the horror genre with clever satire.
  • The article lampooned the extravagant lifestyles of celebrities.
  • The cartoonist regularly lampooned current events in his illustrations.
  • The play lampooned societal norms and expectations with biting humor.

On this page you'll find 69 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lampooned, such as: acted, amplified, aped, applaud, approve, burlesque, burlesqued.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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