travesty
Translation
travesty, mockery, parody, caricature
Examples
The trial was a travesty of justice.
The trial was a travesty of justice.
Grammar Patterns
((a travesty of sth.)) a distorted representation of (sth.) The trial was a travesty of justice.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mockery, parody, farce; Antonyms: tribute, homage
Etymology
From Italian 'travestire' meaning 'to disguise', which comes from 'tra-' (across) + 'vestire' (to dress).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'travesty' as a 'travesty of dress' – a poor imitation or disguise that makes a mockery of the original.