[ˈtravɪsti], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a false, absurd, or distorted representation of something
(e.g: the absurdly lenient sentence is a travesty of justice)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 17th century (as an adjective in the sense ‘dressed to appear ridiculous’): from French travesti ‘disguised’, past participle of travestir, from Italian travestire, from trans- ‘across’ + vestire ‘clothe’

[ˈtravɪsti], (Verb)

Definitions:
- represent in a false, absurd, or distorted way
(e.g: Michael has betrayed the family by travestying them in his plays)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 17th century (as an adjective in the sense ‘dressed to appear ridiculous’): from French travesti ‘disguised’, past participle of travestir, from Italian travestire, from trans- ‘across’ + vestire ‘clothe’