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TRAVESTY

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Travesty.

Travesty - as a noun

A comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
farce10farce comedy

A composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
burlesque20lampoon11mockery18parody12pasquinade22put-onsend-upsendup9spoof10takeoff17

Travesty - as a verb

Make a travesty of

Example Sentences

"The trial was a travesty of justice."
"The movie adaptation of the beloved book was a complete travesty."
"The way they treated the workers is a travesty of human rights."
"The scandal was a travesty that rocked the political world."
"The team's performance in the championship was a travesty; they didn't even try."
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Word Game Points

Is TRAVESTY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, travesty is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TRAVESTY has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is TRAVESTY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, travesty is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TRAVESTY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is TRAVESTY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, travesty is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TRAVESTY has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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