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travesty /ˈtræv ə sti/

noun

  1. a literary or artistic burlesque of a serious work or subject, characterized by grotesque or ludicrous incongruity of style, treatment, or subject matter. 
  2. any grotesque or artistic composition so inferior in quality as to be merely a grotesque imitation of its model.
  3. any grotesque or debased likeness or imitation: a travesty of justice. 

verb (used with object)

  1. to make a travesty on; turn (a serious work or subject) to ridicule by burlesquing.
  2. to imitate grotesquely or absurdly.
    to make a travesty on; turn (a serious work orsubject) to ridicule by burlesquing.
  3. to imitate grotesquely or absurdly.

Origin of affinity

French, Italian 1655-1665

Source: Dictionary.com

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6 Comments

  1. Nia Khairina

    Bart Baker’s work is known for his travesty toward Taylor Swift’s song.

  2. Katrin

    The last presidental elections were a travesty of democracy.

  3. Amy Estrada

    Good Nia.

  4. Amy Estrada

    Good Katrin. I assume you are referring to more than one election here?

  5. azim

    his performance was the travesty of show.

  6. Amy Estrada

    Good Azim! Please start your sentences with a capital letter.

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