FARCE Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word farce. (close relations)
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| travesty | nounn | |||||
noun • a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations • a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way verb • make a travesty of | ||||||
| burlesque | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
adjective • relating to or characteristic of a burlesque noun • a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease) • a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way verb • make a parody of | ||||||
| charade | nounn | |||||
noun • a word acted out in an episode of the game of charades • making a false outward show | ||||||
| hoax | nounn | |||||
noun • something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage verb • subject to a playful hoax or joke | ||||||
| imitation | nounn | |||||
noun • the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations • something copied or derived from an original • copying (or trying to copy) the actions of someone else • a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect adjective satellite • not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article | ||||||
| joke | nounn | |||||
noun • a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter • activity characterized by good humor • a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement • a triviality not to be taken seriously verb • tell a joke; speak humorously • act in a funny or teasing way | ||||||
| mock | verbv | |||||
noun • the act of mocking or ridiculing adjective satellite • constituting a copy or imitation of something verb • treat with contempt • imitate with mockery and derision | ||||||
| mockery | nounn | |||||
noun • showing your contempt by derision • a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way • humorous or satirical mimicry | ||||||
| parody | nounn | |||||
noun • a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way • humorous or satirical mimicry verb • make a spoof of or make fun of • make a parody of | ||||||
| satire | nounn | |||||
noun • witty language used to convey insults or scorn • a genre of literature and performing arts, in which shortcomings are held up to ridicule, ideally with the intent of shaming others | ||||||
| sham | nounn | |||||
noun • something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be • a person who makes deceitful pretenses adjective satellite • adopted in order to deceive verb • make a pretence of • make believe with the intent to deceive | ||||||
| spoof | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way verb • make a parody of | ||||||
| forcemeat | nounn | |||||
noun • mixture of ground raw chicken and mushrooms with pistachios and truffles and onions and parsley and lots of butter and bound with eggs | ||||||
| stuff | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object • miscellaneous unspecified objects • informal terms for personal possessions • senseless talk • unspecified qualities required to do or be something • information in some unspecified form • a critically important or characteristic component verb • cram into a cavity • press or force • obstruct • overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself • treat with grease, fill, and prepare for mounting • fill tightly with a material • fill with a stuffing while cooking | ||||||
| farce comedy | nounn | |||||
noun • a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations | ||||||
