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Plural for a false, absurd, or distorted representation of something
“Dubbo is drunkenly singing an absurd travesty of a song of praise.”
Plural for a derisive art form that mocks by imitation
“The entertainment, for so many whom Barrie knew, included some good-natured travesty on Peter Pan.”
Plural for a person or thing that is the object of ridicule or criticism
“I deny the silly assertion that I have in any way made a travesty of the character of Thaddeus Stevens.”
Plural for a weak or inferior remnant or version of something
Plural for an injustice or unfairness characterized by a travesty of legal proceedings
Plural for a misleading account, or the act of giving one
To represent in a false, absurd, or distorted way
“They were specifically charged with permitting the counsel for the accused to travesty the proceedings by boisterous and flippant conduct.”
To exaggerate or be dramatic in one's expression or behavior
To give a false or misleading account of the nature of
To mock or express scorn at something or someone
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