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caricature in German

caricature in German is Karikatur, Zerrbild, karikieren — caricature means a drawing or description that exaggerates someone's features for comic or critical effect.

caricature in German

Karikatur
adj
Having the characteristics of a caricature, grotesque.
Zerrbild
adj
Having the characteristics of a caricature, grotesque.
karikieren
verb
To represent someone in an exaggerated or distorted manner.

What does "caricature" mean?

  1. noun A drawing or description that exaggerates someone's features for comic or critical effect.
    "The street artist drew a caricature of the tourist with an enormous nose."
  2. noun An exaggerated or absurd version of something, distorting it beyond recognition.
    "The film reduced the historical figure to a caricature."
  3. verb To portray someone or something in an exaggerated, often mocking way.
    "The satirist loved to caricature politicians in his weekly column."
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caricature in a sentence

  • The street artist drew a caricature of the tourist with an enormous nose.
  • The cartoon was a caricature of the senator, mocking his stiff speaking style.
  • The film reduced the historical figure to a caricature.
  • The satirist loved to caricature politicians in his weekly column.

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What is "caricature" in German?

"caricature" in German is Karikatur, Zerrbild, karikieren. caricature means: A drawing or description that exaggerates someone's features for comic or critical effect.

How do you use "caricature" in a sentence?

Example: "The street artist drew a caricature of the tourist with an enormous nose." In German, "caricature" is Karikatur, Zerrbild, karikieren.

Are there other ways to say "caricature" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "caricature": Karikatur, Zerrbild, karikieren.

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