noun🔗ShareAn absurd or grotesque misrepresentation."The school's presentation of the history of the American Revolution was a travesty; it completely misrepresented key events and figures. "culturesocietypoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA parody or stylistic imitation."The student's attempt at a Shakespearean sonnet was a travesty of the original form. "cultureliteratureentertainmentstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA grossly inferior imitation."A battlefield trial is a travesty of justice."cultureliteraturesocietyentertainmentartqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn appalling version of something."The school's "talent show" was a complete travesty; the performances were poorly rehearsed and the judges seemed uninterested. "cultureentertainmentliteraturestylequalityeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo make a travesty of; to parody."The comedian travestied the news report, exaggerating the reporter's tone and gestures for comedic effect. "cultureentertainmentlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
