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English noun: travesty

1. travesty (communication) a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations


Synonymsfarce, farce comedy


Broader (hypernym)comedy

2. travesty (communication) a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way


Synonymsburlesque, charade, lampoon, mockery, parody, pasquinade, put-on, sendup, spoof, takeoff


Broader (hypernym)caricature, imitation, impersonation


English verb: travesty

1. travesty (creation) make a travesty of


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)burlesque, parody, spoof









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