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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’.

   Scrabble Points: 14

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