01 n. An exaggeration, or distortion by exaggeration, of parts or characteristics, as in a picture.
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An exaggeration, or distortion by exaggeration, of parts or characteristics, as in a picture.
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A picture or other figure or description in which the peculiarities of a person or thing are so exaggerated as to appear ridiculous; a burlesque; a parody.“The truest likeness of the prince of French literature will be the one that has most of the look of a caricature.” — I. Taylor.“A grotesque caricature of virtue.” — Macaulay.