travesty

noun
UK: /ˈtræv.ə.sti/
US: /ˈtræv.ə.sti/

  1. Something that is shocking, upsetting, or ridiculous because it is not what it is supposed to be.

    1. The trial was a travesty of justice.
    2. Their attempt to rebuild the house was a travesty because it collapsed within a year.

  2. A bad representation of something.

    1. The play was a travesty of Shakespeare.
    2. The movie adaptation was a travesty of the beloved novel, disappointing many fans.

Synonyms

mockery sham farce distortion perversion caricature
travesty verb

  1. To represent something in a false and unpleasant way.

    1. They travesty the truth.
    2. The article travesties the facts, presenting a completely distorted view of the situation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "travesty" in English means: Something that is shocking, upsetting, or ridiculous because it is not what it is supposed to be., A bad representation of something..

The phonetic transcription of "travesty" is /ˈtræv.ə.sti/ in British English and /ˈtræv.ə.sti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "travesty": mockery, sham, farce, distortion, perversion, caricature.

Example usage of "travesty": "The trial was a travesty of justice.". More examples on the page.