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  1. 1. v. t. An exaggeration, or distortion by exaggeration, of parts or characteristics, as in a picture. Source: opted
  2. 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. Source: opted
  3. 3. v. t. To make or draw a caricature of; to represent with ridiculous exaggeration; to burlesque. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect Source: wordnet
  5. 5. v. represent in or produce a caricature of Source: wordnet
  6. 6. 1. An exaggeration, or distortion by exaggeration, of parts or characteristics, as in a picture. 2. 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. [Formerly written caricatura.] The truest likeness of the prince of French literature will be the one that has most of the look of a caricature. I. Taylor. A grotesque caricature of virtue. Macaulay. To make or draw a caricature of; to represent with ridiculous exaggeration; to burlesque. He could draw an ill face, or caricature a good one, with a masterly hand. Lord Lyttelton. Source: webster
  7. 7. 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. Source: adambom
  8. 8. v:16/n:84 n. a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect v. represent in or produce a caricature of Source: ecdict

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