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Vocabulary Entry
travesty
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something.
Example Sentences
"The play was a travesty of the original Shakespearean work."
"His attempt to sing was a travesty that made everyone laugh."
"The trial was seen as a travesty of justice."
V
verb
To represent in a false or distorted way.
Example Sentences
"They travestied the classic novel into a silly movie."
"The comedian travestied the president's speech for comedic effect."
"She felt that the article travestied her opinions unfairly."