suru verb (special), transitive verb
Literary or formal verb for indirectly criticizing, hinting at something negative, or making a satirical remark. Often used in the pattern 〜を諷する.
彼は政府の政策を諷するような発言をした。
He made a remark that seemed to hint at criticism of the government's policy.
この小説は当時の社会を諷している。
This novel satirizes the society of that time.