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travesty

/'tr/&/v/I/st/i/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Disguised by dress so as to be ridiculous; travestied; - - applied to a book or shorter composition.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations

    noun.communication

    Synonyms farce farce comedy

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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

    noun.communication

    Synonyms burlesque charade lampoon mockery parody pasquinade put-on sendup spoof takeoff

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. A burlesque translation or imitation of a work.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. make a travesty of

    verb.creation

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. To translate, imitate, or represent, so as to render ridiculous or ludicrous.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

traversaltraversetraverse citytraversertraversingtravertinetravoistrawltrawl linetrawl nettrawlboattrawler

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