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travesty

[/ˈtræv.ə.sti/]
nounpl: travesties
travessura; paródia; farsa
1. a false, absurd, or distorted representation of something
The trial was a travesty of justice.
O julgamento foi uma farsa da justiça.
2. a grotesque or ridiculous imitation or version of something
The movie was a travesty of the original novel.
O filme foi uma paródia grotesca do romance original.
3. a debased or corrupted form of something
His behavior was a travesty of what a leader should be.
Seu comportamento foi uma deturpação do que um líder deveria ser.
NYC Slang
a complete joke; a total mess
Synonyms
mockeryparodyfarcecaricaturedistortionperversionburlesque
Antonyms
authenticitygenuinenessaccuracyfidelity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
farsa; paródia; travessura
commonly used in everyday language
Rio de Janeiro
farsa; zoação
informal usage with emphasis on mockery
São Paulo
paródia; deturpação
more formal contexts
Portugal
paródia; escárnio; farsa
formal register preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

travesty of justice
make a travesty of something
turn into a travesty
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