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satirist

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sat·i·rist  (str-st)
n.
One who is given to satire, especially a writer of satirical works.
satirist [ˈsætərɪst]
n
1. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) a person who writes satire
2. a person given to the use of satire
satirist
1. a writer of satire.
2. a person who uses satire or makes satirical comments.
See also: Humor
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.satirist - a humorist who uses ridicule and irony and sarcasmsatirist - a humorist who uses ridicule and irony and sarcasm
ironist, ridiculer
humorist, humourist - someone who acts speaks or writes in an amusing way
Translations
satirist [ˈsætərɪst] N (= writer) → escritor(a) m/f satírico/a; (= cartoonist) → caricaturista mf
satirist [ˈsætɪrɪst] n
(= writer) → auteur mf satirique
(= cartoonist) → caricaturiste mf
satirist
n → Satiriker(in) m(f)
satirist [ˈsætərɪst] n (writer) → scrittore/trice satirico/a; (cartoonist) → caricaturista m/f
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How sad that so justly famous a satirist should mar his work by ridicule of people with long noses - who are the salt of the earth
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Now he would take up the position of a practical man and condemn dreamers; now that of a satirist, and laugh ironically at his opponents; now grow severely logical, or suddenly rise to the realm of metaphysics.
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If his whole life, for instance, should have been one continued subject of satire, he may well tremble when an incensed satirist takes him in hand.
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