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travesty

/ˈtræv.ə.sti/
Main Example

The movie was a travesty of the original book.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A false or distorted representation of something, often in a way that is ridiculous or absurd.

Other Example

His speech was a travesty of the truth.

The play was a travesty of Shakespeare's work.

Her explanation was a travesty of the actual events.

Synonyms

complete travesty

absolute travesty

travesty of justice

Synonyms

mockery

parody

caricature

travesty

/ˈtræv.ə.sti/
Main Example

They travestied the famous play for comedic effect.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To represent something in a false or distorted way, often making it seem ridiculous.

Other Example

The comedian travestied the politician's speech for laughs.

She travestied the classic fairy tale in her school play.

His painting travestied the famous masterpiece, making it humorous.

Synonyms

travesty of justice

travesty of art

travesty of the truth

Synonyms

parody

mockery

caricature

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