Travesty ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Travesty ( noun )

1. A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something.
2. A grotesque imitation.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from french travesti, past participle of travestir "disguise" (see travesty).

Examples:

1. The film was a travesty of the original novel.
2. The trial was a travesty of justice.
3. The play was a travesty of Shakespeare's original.
4. The statue was a travesty of the great artist's work.
5. The government's response to the disaster was a travesty.

(As a verb)

Travesty ( verb )

1. A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something.
2. A grotesque imitation.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from french travesti, past participle of travestir "disguise" (see travesty).

Examples:

1. The film was a travesty of the original novel.
2. The trial was a travesty of justice.
3. The play was a travesty of Shakespeare's original.
4. The statue was a travesty of the great artist's work.
5. The government's response to the disaster was a travesty.