Lampooned

Pronunciation: /læmˈpuːnd/

Lampooned (verb)

  1. Ridiculed someone or something in a written piece, using jokes or criticism to make people see it as foolish.
  2. 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.