The term SATIRES' COUSINS is referring to IRONIES, which is a 7 letter word. Irony is a figure of speech in which words are used in such a way that their intended meaning is different from the literal meaning. It is often used to express humor or sarcasm. Irony can be verbal, situational, or dramatic. Verbal irony is when someone says the opposite of what they mean. Situational irony is when something happens that is the opposite of what was expected. Dramatic irony is when the audience knows something that the characters do not.