1. creating an exaggerated representation of someone or something, especially to emphasize particular characteristics in a humorous or critical way
Usage: present participle of caricature

Examples

• The artist was caricaturing the mayor’s prominent nose in his political cartoon.
• She accused the media of caricaturing her position on the issue.
• The comedian made a living caricaturing famous celebrities.
• The editorial cartoon was caricaturing the senator’s speaking style.
• He felt the documentary was caricaturing his hometown unfairly.
• The sketch artist spent the afternoon caricaturing tourists at the fair.