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.