travesty
11 synonyms and 1 antonym for travesty, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A shocking, absurd distortion of something that should be fair or serious — a mockery of what it claims to represent.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use travesty
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a travesty of justice
a complete travesty
travesty of a trial
Etymology
From French travesti, "disguised" — from Italian travestire, "to dress up" (tra-, "across" + vestire, "to dress"). The same root gives us "vest" and "wear."
Full origin of travesty →Frequently asked questions
What does “travesty” mean?
The word “travesty” means a shocking, absurd distortion of something that should be fair or serious — a mockery of what it claims to represent. In plain terms, a travesty is something so badly done or so unfair that it makes a mockery of how things should be — most often heard in the phrase "a travesty of justice.".
How do you pronounce “travesty”?
“Travesty” is pronounced TRAV-ihs-tee (/ˈtɹæv.ɪs.ti/ in IPA).
How do you use “travesty” in a sentence?
Here is “travesty” used in a sentence: “Critics called the trial a travesty of justice.”
What is another word for “travesty”?
Words with a similar meaning to “travesty” include caricature and feign.
What is the opposite of “travesty”?
The opposite of “travesty” — its antonyms — is veracity.
What part of speech is “travesty”?
Depending on how it is used, “travesty” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “travesty” come from?
The word “travesty” comes from French. From French travesti, "disguised" — from Italian travestire, "to dress up" (tra-, "across" + vestire, "to dress"). The same root gives us "vest" and "wear.".
How many meanings does “travesty” have?
“Travesty” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a shocking, absurd distortion of something that should be fair or serious — a mockery of what it claims to represent.
