satire

noun3

1. •
   A literary device of writing or art which principally ridicules its subject often as an intended means of provoking or preventing change or highlighting a shortcoming in the work of another. Imitation, humor, irony, and exaggeration are often used to aid this.
2. •
   A satirical work.

   • a stinging satire of American politics.
3. •
   (old-fashioned) Severity of remark.