| Front | caricature |
|---|---|
| Back | noun, verb BrE /ˈkærɪkətʃʊə(r)/NAmE /ˈkærɪkətʃər/NAmE /ˈkærɪkətʃʊr/ noun 1 [countable] a funny drawing or picture of sb that exaggerates some of their features a cruel caricature of the prime ministe r2 [countable] a description of a person or thing that makes them seem ridiculous by exaggerating some of their characteristicsHe had unfairly presented a caricature of my views. 3 [uncountable] the art of drawing or writingcaricaturesThe portrait verged on caricature.  cari•ca•tur•ist/BrE ˈkærɪkətʃʊərɪst; NAmE ˈkærɪkətʃərɪst; ˈkærɪkətʃʊrɪst noun verb [often passive] ~ sb/sth (as sth)to produce a caricature of sb; to describe or present sb as a type of person you would laugh at or not respectShe was unfairly caricatured as a dumb blonde. |
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