irony
nounA contrast between appearance and reality or expectation and outcome; in speech, meaning different from the literal words.
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sarcasm
nounCutting or mocking language, often expressing the opposite of the intended meaning.
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adjectiveUsing cutting or mocking remarks, often through verbal irony.
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nounHumor, irony, or exaggeration used to expose and criticize faults or wrongdoing.
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