Background for travesty
BeDict Logo

travesty

/ˈtɹæv.əs.ti/

Meanings
noun
An absurd or grotesque misrepresentation.

Examples :

"The school's presentation of the history of the American Revolution was a travesty; it completely misrepresented key events and figures. "
culture society politics

Related Words

Illustration exaggerating

exaggerating verb

/ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪtɪŋ/ /ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪɾɪŋ/

To overstate, to describe more than is fact.

"He was exaggerating when he said he waited in line for ten hours; it was probably only two. "

Illustration grotesque

grotesque noun

/ɡɹəʊˈtɛsk/ /ɡɹoʊˈtɛsk/

A style of ornamentation characterized by fanciful combinations of intertwined forms.

"The ancient cathedral was adorned with grotesque carvings of mythical creatures and foliage. "

Illustration performances

performances noun

/pərˈfɔrmənsɪz/ /pəˈfɔːmənsɪz/

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"

Illustration completely

completely adverb

/kəmˈpliːtli/

(manner) In a complete manner

"Please completely fill in the box for your answer, using a number 2 pencil."

Illustration uninterested

uninterested adjective

/ʌnˈɪntrɪstɪd/ /ʌnˈɪntərɪstɪd/

Unmotivated by personal interest; unbiased, disinterested.

"The judge was uninterested in the defendant's personal pleas; he focused only on the evidence. "

Illustration revolution

revolution noun

/ˌɹɛvəˈl(j)uːʃən/

A political upheaval in a government or nation state characterized by great change.

"The student revolution at the high school led to significant changes in the dress code. "

Illustration battlefield

battlefield noun

/ˈbætəlfiːld/ /ˈbætl̩fiːld/

The area where a land battle is or was fought, which is not necessarily a field.

"The rocky hillside became the battlefield for the fierce argument between the siblings. "

Illustration misrepresentation

misrepresentation noun

/mɪsˌɹɛpɹɨzɛnˈteɪʃən/

Erroneous or false representation; an unfair or dishonest account or exposition; a false statement: as, to injure one's character by misrepresentations.

"The company was sued for fraud after the investor discovered a clear misrepresentation of its financial status in the annual report. "

Illustration travestied

travestied verb

/ˈtrævəstiːd/ /ˈtrævəsˌtaɪd/

To make a travesty of; to parody.

"The student travestied Shakespeare's famous soliloquy by performing it in a silly voice and wearing a clown costume. "

Illustration stylistic

stylistic adjective

/staɪˈlɪstɪk/

Of or pertaining to style, especially to linguistic or literary style.

"The author's stylistic choice to use short sentences created a feeling of urgency in the story. "

Illustration presentation

presentation noun

/ˌpɹizənˈteɪʃən/

The act of presenting, or something presented

"The presentation about the new school rules was very clear and easy to understand. "

Illustration misrepresented

misrepresented verb

/ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪˈzɛntɪd/ /ˌmɪsˌrɛprəˈzɛntɪd/

To represent falsely; to inaccurately portray something.

"The fraudster misrepresented himself as a lawyer."