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travesty

The correct spelling is travesty.

How to pronounce travesty

noun

IPA: /ˈtɹæv.əs.ti/

Say it like: Tra-ves-tee

The correct spelling is travesty. An absurd or grotesque misrepresentation. For example: "A battlefield trial is a travesty of justice."

Usage Examples

A battlefield trial is a travesty of justice.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An absurd or grotesque misrepresentation.
  2. 2.A parody or stylistic imitation.
  3. 3.A grossly inferior imitation.
  4. 4.An appalling version of something.

verb

  1. 1.To make a travesty of; to parody.

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