sarcasm |
narcissism |
As nouns the difference between sarcasm and narcissism
is that
sarcasm is (uncountable) a sharp form of humor, intended to hurt, that is marked by mocking with irony, sometimes conveyed in speech with vocal over-emphasis insincerely saying something which is the opposite of one's intended meaning, often to emphasize how unbelievable or unlikely it sounds if taken literally, thereby illustrating the obvious nature of one's intended meaning while
narcissism is excessive love of oneself.
burlesque |
sarcasm |
Related terms |
As nouns the difference between burlesque and sarcasm
is that
burlesque is a derisive art form that mocks by imitation; a parody while
sarcasm is a sharp form of humor, intended to hurt, that is marked by mocking with irony, sometimes conveyed in speech with vocal over-emphasis. Insincerely saying something which is the opposite of one's intended meaning, often to emphasize how unbelievable or unlikely it sounds if taken literally, thereby illustrating the obvious nature of one's intended meaning.
As an adjective burlesque
is parodical; parodic.
As a verb burlesque
is to make a burlesque parody of.
cocky |
sarcasm |
As nouns the difference between cocky and sarcasm
is that
cocky is abbreviation of cockatoo;
used when pretending to talk to such a bird, as in "hello cocky" while
sarcasm is a sharp form of humor, intended to hurt, that is marked by mocking with irony, sometimes conveyed in speech with vocal over-emphasis. Insincerely saying something which is the opposite of one's intended meaning, often to emphasize how unbelievable or unlikely it sounds if taken literally, thereby illustrating the obvious nature of one's intended meaning.
As an adjective cocky
is overly confident, arrogant and boastful.
invective |
sarcasm |
Synonyms |
As nouns the difference between invective and sarcasm
is that
invective is an expression which inveighs or rails against a person while
sarcasm is a sharp form of humor, intended to hurt, that is marked by mocking with irony, sometimes conveyed in speech with vocal over-emphasis. Insincerely saying something which is the opposite of one's intended meaning, often to emphasize how unbelievable or unlikely it sounds if taken literally, thereby illustrating the obvious nature of one's intended meaning.
As an adjective invective
is characterized by invection or railing.
sarcasm |
derogation |
As nouns the difference between sarcasm and derogation
is that
sarcasm is (uncountable) a sharp form of humor, intended to hurt, that is marked by mocking with irony, sometimes conveyed in speech with vocal over-emphasis insincerely saying something which is the opposite of one's intended meaning, often to emphasize how unbelievable or unlikely it sounds if taken literally, thereby illustrating the obvious nature of one's intended meaning while
derogation is dispensation.
sarcasm |
derogatory |
As nouns the difference between sarcasm and derogatory
is that
sarcasm is a sharp form of humor, intended to hurt, that is marked by mocking with irony, sometimes conveyed in speech with vocal over-emphasis. Insincerely saying something which is the opposite of one's intended meaning, often to emphasize how unbelievable or unlikely it sounds if taken literally, thereby illustrating the obvious nature of one's intended meaning while
derogatory is a trade-line on a credit report that includes negative credit history.
As an adjective derogatory is
tending to derogate, or lessen in value of someone; expressing derogation; detracting; injurious.
vitriol |
sarcasm |
As nouns the difference between vitriol and sarcasm
is that
vitriol is vitriol (sulfuric acid) while
sarcasm is (uncountable) a sharp form of humor, intended to hurt, that is marked by mocking with irony, sometimes conveyed in speech with vocal over-emphasis insincerely saying something which is the opposite of one's intended meaning, often to emphasize how unbelievable or unlikely it sounds if taken literally, thereby illustrating the obvious nature of one's intended meaning.
sarcasm |
criticism |
As nouns the difference between sarcasm and criticism
is that
sarcasm is a sharp form of humor, intended to hurt, that is marked by mocking with irony, sometimes conveyed in speech with vocal over-emphasis. Insincerely saying something which is the opposite of one's intended meaning, often to emphasize how unbelievable or unlikely it sounds if taken literally, thereby illustrating the obvious nature of one's intended meaning while
criticism is the act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or expressed; a critical observation or detailed examination and review; a critique; animadversion; censure.
sardonicosm |
sarcasm |
As a noun sarcasm is
(uncountable) a sharp form of humor, intended to hurt, that is marked by mocking with irony, sometimes conveyed in speech with vocal over-emphasis insincerely saying something which is the opposite of one's intended meaning, often to emphasize how unbelievable or unlikely it sounds if taken literally, thereby illustrating the obvious nature of one's intended meaning.
reproach |
sarcasm |
As nouns the difference between reproach and sarcasm
is that
reproach is a mild rebuke, or an implied criticism while
sarcasm is (uncountable) a sharp form of humor, intended to hurt, that is marked by mocking with irony, sometimes conveyed in speech with vocal over-emphasis insincerely saying something which is the opposite of one's intended meaning, often to emphasize how unbelievable or unlikely it sounds if taken literally, thereby illustrating the obvious nature of one's intended meaning.
As a verb reproach
is to criticize or rebuke someone.
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