1. drawings or descriptions that exaggerate someone’s distinctive features or characteristics, often for humorous or critical effect

1. to make or draw a caricature of someone or something

Examples

• The political cartoonist drew caricatures of the presidential candidates.
• Street artists often create caricatures of tourists for a small fee.
• The comedian’s caricatures of celebrities were spot-on and hilarious.
• She caricatures her teachers in her notebook during boring classes.
• The artist caricatures people by emphasizing their most prominent features.
• His caricatures captured the essence of each person’s personality.
• The magazine caricatures politicians to make political commentary.