Travesty – a false, absurd, or distorted representation of something
(Pronounced tra-vuh-stee)
To remember the definition of the word travesty, use the following mnemonic:
The travel guide didn't mention how steep (travesty) it was. It was a false representation of the holiday.
Examples of travesty in a sentence
The travesty of a trial had him wrongfully convicted.
The documentary was a travesty filled with misinformation.
Their news report on the event was a travesty and not to be trusted.