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to caricature
01
to create a humorous or exaggerated representation of someone or something by distorting their features or characteristics
Grammatical Information
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
caricature
3rd person singular
caricatures
Past simple
caricatured
Past participle
caricatured
Examples
The artist caricatures politicians by exaggerating their facial features in his illustrations.
Caricature
01
a humorous, exaggerated representation of a person or thing, typically in the form of a drawing or sculpture
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
caricatures
What is a "caricature"?
A caricature is a drawing or illustration that exaggerates or changes certain features or characteristics of a person or subject to create a humorous or critical effect. Often used to emphasize the most recognizable traits, caricatures aim to capture the essence of the person or subject in a playful or exaggerated manner. They are commonly used in newspaper cartoons, entertainment, and personal portraits.
