lampooning
The word “lampooning” has 3 syllables: lam-poon-ing
It's pronounced as /læmˈpuːnɪŋ/
What is synonym and antonym for lampooning?
In the thesaurus, “lampooning” has 28 synonyms and 9 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for lampooning along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for lampooning
- banter
- biting
- bitterness
- burlesquing
- caricaturing
- caustic
- contempt
- cynicism
- deriding
- derision
- imitating
- incisive
- irony
- mimicking
- mockery
- mocking
- mordant
- parodying
- rancor
- ridicule
- ridiculing
- sarcastic
- sardonic
- satire
- satiric
- satirizing
- scorn
- spoofing
Antonyms for lampooning
Meanings of lampooning
- verb
- To satirize or poke fun at.
- noun
- A lampoon.
Example Sentences
- The comedian's stand-up routine was filled with sharp lampooning of current events.
- The satirical TV show is known for its clever lampooning of celebrities and politicians.
- The newspaper editorial was criticized for its harsh lampooning of the mayor's policies.
- The playwright's latest work is a biting satire, lampooning the absurdities of modern society.
- The cartoonist received praise for their skillful lampooning of corporate greed in their latest comic strip.
On this page you'll find 37 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lampooning, such as: approval, banter, biting, bitterness, burlesquing, calm, caricaturing.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
satirizing
- burlesquing
- caricaturing
- deriding
- imitating
- lampooning
- mimicking
- mocking
- parodying
- ridiculing
- spoofing