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Meaning of 'caricature' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Caricature [ v. t.]
- An exaggeration, or distortion by exaggeration, of parts or characteristics, as in a picture.
- A picture or other figure or description in which the peculiarities of a person or thing are so exaggerated as to appear ridiculous; a burlesque; a parody.
- To make or draw a caricature of; to represent with ridiculous exaggeration; to burlesque.

Meaning of 'caricature' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . caricature [ v]
Meaning (1):
- represent in or produce a caricature of
Example in sentence:
  • The drawing caricatured the President

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