Travesty
noun
An absurd or laughable imitation or representation of something.
The low-budget film was a travesty of its original book.
verb
To present or depict in a way that is not true or accurate, making it seem ridiculous.
The media was accused of travestying the politician's actions.
noun
An absurd or laughable imitation or representation of something.
The low-budget film was a travesty of its original book.
verb
To present or depict in a way that is not true or accurate, making it seem ridiculous.
The media was accused of travestying the politician's actions.
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Pro Tip 1/3Usage Context
Often used in discussions of art or culture to criticize a poor imitation.
The student theater’s production was a travesty of the Broadway hit.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Implies a disrespectful or insulting misrepresentation, sparking amusement or indignation.
Calling that a gourmet meal is a travesty of cooking!
Pro Tip 3/3Humorous Effect
Sometimes used humorously to exaggerate how bad something is.
His attempt to dance was a travesty that had everyone laughing.
Compare with
caricaturefarceimitationmockeryparodicsatireshamspoof
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Clarence Thomas Hearing...
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Lesley Hazleton: The...
He'd be torn apart by the bitter divisiveness of sectarianism. He'd call out terrorism for what it is, not only criminal but an obscene travesty
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Clarence Thomas Hearing...
interested in that that wasn't created by the media human beings are interested in sex I felt that implicit in this discussion about sex was they offer to have sex with him this today is a travesty I think that it is disgusting such an
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Lesley Hazleton: The...
He'd be torn apart by the bitter divisiveness of sectarianism. He'd call out terrorism for what it is, not only criminal but an obscene travesty
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Karin Slaughter
American Writer
For many children, the library represents their only access to books, reading, and the Internet outside of their home. If you think about how far behind a child would be without access to these fundamental tools - tools that are vital to successful employment later in life - it's a travesty.
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Mellody Hobson
American Businessman
We've got one shot at this life, and to not be productive with what we've been given, to me, is a travesty. I think the biggest waste is when a human life is wasted. It's unforgivable.
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Charles Barkley
American Baseball Player
I think it's a travesty that the NBA can't just tell these guys to play basketball two days in a row. It's just a joke to me. We flew commercial, and we were able to play back-to-back.
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Michelle Obama
American First Lady
The notion that we have even one single veteran living on the streets should be just considered a travesty to all of us.
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Geert Wilders
Dutch Politician
I have said what millions of people think and find. It is a travesty that I have to defend myself in court for this.
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Foster Friess
American Businessman
I think the thing I'd like to do is just educate the people to some of the travesties they can end.
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Goldie
British Musician
I've lost friends and people that I've admired. The loss of any life is a travesty.
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Joe Rogan
American Comedian
I really feel like it's a travesty to make a child famous. I really do.
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Madeleine M. Kunin
American Diplomat
To equate a corporation with a person is a travesty of justice.
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Dee Dee Myers
American Public Servant
To compare Whitewater to Watergate is a travesty.
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Karin Slaughter
American Writer
For many children, the library represents their only access to books, reading, and the Internet outside of their home. If you think about how far behind a child would be without access to these fundamental tools - tools that are vital to successful employment later in life - it's a travesty.
Quote examples
Mellody Hobson
American Businessman
We've got one shot at this life, and to not be productive with what we've been given, to me, is a travesty. I think the biggest waste is when a human life is wasted. It's unforgivable.
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Charles Barkley
American Baseball Player
I think it's a travesty that the NBA can't just tell these guys to play basketball two days in a row. It's just a joke to me. We flew commercial, and we were able to play back-to-back.
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Michelle Obama
American First Lady
The notion that we have even one single veteran living on the streets should be just considered a travesty to all of us.
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Geert Wilders
Dutch Politician
I have said what millions of people think and find. It is a travesty that I have to defend myself in court for this.
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Foster Friess
American Businessman
I think the thing I'd like to do is just educate the people to some of the travesties they can end.
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Goldie
British Musician
I've lost friends and people that I've admired. The loss of any life is a travesty.
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Joe Rogan
American Comedian
I really feel like it's a travesty to make a child famous. I really do.
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Madeleine M. Kunin
American Diplomat
To equate a corporation with a person is a travesty of justice.
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Dee Dee Myers
American Public Servant
To compare Whitewater to Watergate is a travesty.
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