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travesty
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/ˈtræv.ə.sti/
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/ˈtræv.ə.sti/
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travesty
noun
travesties
pl
UK
/ˈtræv.ə.sti/
US
/ˈtræv.ə.sti/
Translations
пародия
The play was a travesty of the original novel.
Пьеса была пародией на оригинальный роман.
карикатура
The film turned out to be a travesty of the historical events.
Фильм оказался карикатурой на исторические события.
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Definitions
A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something.
The trial was a travesty of justice, with the verdict being predetermined.
A literary or artistic composition so inferior in quality as to be merely a grotesque imitation of its model.
The play was a travesty of the original novel, lacking its depth and nuance.
Synonyms
parody
distortion
imitation
sham
farce
caricature
mockery
travesty
verb
travestied
Past Simple
travestied
Past Participle
travesting
Gerund
UK
/ˈtræv.ɪ.sti/
US
/ˈtræv.ə.sti/
Translations
пародировать
The comedian would often travesty famous politicians in his shows.
Комик часто пародировал известных политиков в своих шоу.
Definitions
To represent or imitate in a distorted or grotesque manner.
The play travestied the original story, turning a serious drama into a farcical comedy.
Synonyms
belittle
misrepresent
debase
pervert
distort
ridicule
satirize
spoof
lampoon
mock
caricature
parody
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