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Travesty
01
an exaggerated and humorous imitation of a serious subject
Examples
The comedian often performs a travesty of political speeches.
He is currently working on a travesty of a popular movie.
02
something that fails to be what it should be
Examples
The biased trial was a travesty of justice, leaving everyone outraged.
Calling that poorly acted play a " masterpiece " was a travesty of artistic standards.
to travesty
01
make a travesty of
