sat·ire ˈsaˌtī(ə)r/ noun the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues. synonyms: mockery, ridicule, derision, scorn, caricature; More ....that was what I was looking for when I came upon this thread

satire:

satire ˈsaˌtī(ə)r/ noun The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.

Source: Oxford Dictionaries.

Synonyms:

mockery, ridicule, derision, scorn, caricature, irony, sarcasm

Source: Oxford Dictionaries.

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