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An exaggeration, or distortion by exaggeration, of parts or characteristics, as in a picture.

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  1. v. t. An exaggeration, or distortion by exaggeration, of parts or characteristics, as in a picture.
  2. v. t. A picture or other figure or description in which the peculiarities of a person or thing are so exaggerated as to appear ridiculous; a burlesque; a parody.
  3. v. t. To make or draw a caricature of; to represent with ridiculous exaggeration; to burlesque.
  4. n. a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect
  5. v. represent in or produce a caricature of
  6. To make or draw a caricature of; to represent with ridiculousexaggeration; to burlesque.He could draw an ill face, or caricature a good one, with a masterlyhand. Lord Lyttelton.
  7. v:16/n:84 n. a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect v. represent in or produce a caricature of