Lampooned
Pronunciation: /læmˈpuːnd/
Lampooned (verb)
- Ridiculed someone or something in a written piece, using jokes or criticism to make people see it as foolish.
- Made someone look silly in public, often through jokes, cartoons, or comments meant to criticize.
Examples
- The article lampooned the mayor’s promises.
- She lampooned his excuses in a short story.