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   Trav·es·ty

   /ˈtravəstē/

   

   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 or distorted way: "Michael has betrayed the family by travestying them in his plays"

   Word Origin mid 17th century (as an adjective in the sense ‘dressed to appear ridiculous’): from French travesti ‘disguised’, past participle of travestir, from Italian travestire, from trans- ‘across’ + vestire ‘clothe’.

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2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › travestyTravesty - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of travesty. noun. a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way. synonyms: burlesque, charade, lampoon, mockery, parody, pasquinade, put-on, sendup, spoof, takeoff. see more. see less. type of: caricature, imitation, impersonation.

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitiontravesty noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   travesty. travesty (of something) something that does not have the qualities or values that it should have, and as a result is often considered wrong or offensive synonym parody. The trial was a travesty of justice. His claim is a travesty of the facts.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTRAVESTY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   5 days ago · 1. a grotesque or farcical imitation for purposes of ridicule; burlesque. 2. a crude, distorted, or ridiculous representation ( of something) a trial that was a travesty of justice. verb transitive Word forms: ˈtravestied or ˈtravestying. 3. to make a travesty of; burlesque.

5. www.britannica.com › dictionary › travestyTravesty Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   travesty / ˈ trævəsti/ noun. plural travesties. Britannica Dictionary definition of TRAVESTY. [count] : something that is shocking, upsetting, or ridiculous because it is not what it is supposed to be. It is a travesty and a tragedy that so many people would be denied the right to vote.

6. www.yourdictionary.com › travestyTravesty Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Noun. Verb. Filter. noun. travesties. A debased or grotesque likeness. Elections that were a travesty of democracy. American Heritage. Similar definitions. A grotesque or farcical imitation for purposes of ridicule; burlesque. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. A crude, distorted, or ridiculous representation ( of something)

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishtravesty noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   noun. /ˈtrævəsti/. (pl. travesties) travesty (of something) something that does not have the qualities or values that it should have, and as a result is often shocking or offensive synonym parody The trial was a travesty of justice. His claim is a travesty of the facts. a travesty of a marriage.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishTRAVESTY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   TRAVESTY definition: If something is a travesty, it is very badly done or unfair and does not represent how that thing…. Learn more.