TRAVESTY Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word travesty. (close relations)
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| 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 | ||||||
| caricature | nounn | |||||
noun • a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect verb • represent in or produce a caricature of | ||||||
| farce | nounn | |||||
noun • a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations • mixture of ground raw chicken and mushrooms with pistachios and truffles and onions and parsley and lots of butter and bound with eggs verb • fill with a stuffing while cooking | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| spoof | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way verb • 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 | ||||||
| feign | verbv | |||||
verb • make believe with the intent to deceive • make a pretence of | ||||||
| lampoon | verbv | |||||
noun • a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way verb • ridicule with satire | ||||||
| pasquinade | nounn | |||||
noun • a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way | ||||||
| put-on | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way • something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage • a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement | ||||||
| send-up | nounn | |||||
noun • a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way | ||||||
| sendup | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way | ||||||
| takeoff | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a departure; especially of airplanes • the initial ascent of an airplane as it becomes airborne • a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way • humorous or satirical mimicry | ||||||
| farce comedy | nounn | |||||
noun • a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations | ||||||
