travesties

[US]/ˈtræv.ə.stiːz/
[UK]/ˈtræv.ə.stiz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.badly distorted or exaggerated imitation; absurd or grotesque misrepresentation; distortion

Phrases & Collocations

legal travesties

social travesties

political travesties

cultural travesties

moral travesties

historical travesties

economic travesties

artistic travesties

human travesties

educational travesties

Example Sentences

the travesties of justice in the case were shocking.

many consider the show a travesty of the original play.

his actions were a travesty of what we stand for.

the travesties in the report were hard to ignore.

they turned a serious topic into a travesty.

the travesties of the system need to be addressed.

critics labeled the film a travesty of cinematic art.

it was a travesty that he was not recognized for his work.

the travesties of war are often overlooked.

her performance was a travesty of the character she portrayed.

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