Definitions For Travesty

noun

  • A composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
  • A comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations
  • Something that is shocking, upsetting, or ridiculous because it is not what it is supposed to be

verb

  • Make a travesty of

Is Travesties a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
13
Words with Friends
14

The word Travesty is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words with Friends

Examples of Travesty in a Sentence

  • It is a travesty and a tragedy that so many people would be denied the right to vote.
  • The trial was a travesty of justice.
  • This comedy sketch mindlessly travesties the hard work of relief workers around the world

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