satire Definition

1. A literary composition, originally in verse, which holds up follies and vices for criticism, ridicule and scorn.

Thesaurus: send-up, take-off, burlesque, parody, caricature, spoof.
2. The use of instruments such as sarcasm, irony, wit and humour in such compositions.

Thesaurus: ridicule, sarcasm, irony, mockery, wit, burlesque, parody, caricature, humour.
3. Satirical writing as a genre.