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Meaning of travesty

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

travesty

Pronunciation:/ˈtɹæv.əs.ti/

noun

Definitions

  1. An absurd or grotesque misrepresentation.

  2. A parody or stylistic imitation.

  3. A grossly inferior imitation.

    Example: A battlefield trial is a travesty of justice.

  4. An appalling version of something.

verb

Definitions

  1. To make a travesty of; to parody.