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caricature

noun as in exaggerated description in writing, drawing

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They’re vicious caricatures of Richard Nixon, with his face reduced to bulging, stubbled cheeks and a tubular nose.

Shock horror in a political campaign, you'll be amazed that the two women have both been caricatured.

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One worrisome trend, they said, is the production of highly caricatured “War of Resistance god-tier dramas” that feature ludicrously unrealistic story lines and scenes.

"It's not an act," says Williams, who believes Premier League clubs will have also noted that behind the caricature is a modern, intelligent, impressive manager.

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The weekly Russian satire known as “Kukly” — or “Puppets,” in English — lampooned Russian leaders by rendering them as giant latex caricatures.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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