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- Dictionarytravesty/ˈtravɪsti/
noun
- 1. a false, absurd, or distorted representation of something: "the absurdly lenient sentence is a travesty of justice"
verb
- 1. represent in a false, absurd, or distorted way: "Michael has betrayed the family by travestying them in his plays"
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A travesty is something that fails to represent the values and qualities that it is intended to represent, in a way that is shocking or offensive. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, and how to use it in sentences.
- English (US)
TRAVESTY meaning: 1. something that fails to represent the...
- Znaczenie Travesty, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary
travesty definicja: 1. something that fails to represent the...
- Travesty in Polish
travesty translate: parodia. Learn more in the Cambridge...
- Traditional
TRAVESTY translate: 拙劣的模仿;嘲弄;歪曲. Learn more in the Cambridge...
- Travesty in Russian
TRAVESTY translate: пародия, издевательство. Learn more in...
- Parody
PARODY definition: 1. writing, music, art, speech, etc. that...
- English (US)
A travesty is a mockery or a grossly inferior imitation of something. Learn the origin, synonyms, examples, and usage of the word travesty as a noun and a verb.
In literature, a travesty is a work that humorously and crudely imitates another work or style. But you can also use this word to describe anything that seems to mock, distort, or poorly imitate something else.
A travesty is a very bad representation of something, or a farcical or grotesque imitation. Learn the word origin, usage, and synonyms of travesty from Collins English Dictionary.
A travesty is an imitation of a work of art, but it can also describe the imitation of other things, such as a ritual, event, or historical speech or action. Often, travesty is used to describe something that is not necessarily a direct imitation.
A travesty is something that does not have the qualities or values that it should have, and as a result is often considered wrong or offensive. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, such as a trial, a claim or a marriage, and find synonyms and pronunciation tips.
A travesty is a debased or grotesque likeness of something, often used for ridicule or parody. Learn the origin, synonyms, antonyms, and examples of travesty from YourDictionary.
