English-French translations for sarcasm

sarcasmeIls le disent sous les ricanements, les sarcasmes et parfois les menaces de leurs concitoyens. They say it amid the sniggering, the sarcasm, and sometimes the threats of their fellow citizens. Et on constate qu'avec la propagande massive, ni les sarcasmes, ni la menace, ni la politique du portefeuille n'ont suffi à faire baisser les bras des résistants. We have seen, in effect, that even with massive propaganda, neither sarcasm, nor threats, nor portfolio policy have succeeded in stopping the protests.

Use of acerbic language to mock or convey contempt, often using irony and often marked by overemphasis and a sneering tone of voice
An act of sarcasm

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