noun
- literary works that use humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize and expose flaws in human behavior or society
Usage: plural of satire
Examples
- The author’s political satires exposed corruption in government.
- Swift’s satires remain influential examples of social criticism.
- Television satires often mock current events and celebrities.
- The magazine published several satires about modern technology.
- Students analyzed famous satires in their literature class.
- His satires used wit to highlight society’s problems.