Travesty
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Travesty [trav-uh-stee]

NOUN, VERB

Noun

  • A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something

Verb

  • Represent in a false, absurd, or distorted way
Example

“The justification quoted by the lawyer was a travesty of justice.”

 “It is a travesty to state that most of the employees would be barred from the team meetings.”

Synonyms

Misrepresentation, Distortion, Burlesque, Caricature, Perversion, Corruption, Charade

Antonyms

Homage, Tribute, Solemnity, Praise, Seriousness, Solemnity