Travesty (N)
Pronunciation: TRAV-uh-stee
Word Meaning:
A travesty is a false, absurd, or distorted representation of something, often used to describe a mockery or imitation that fails to capture the true essence or spirit of the original.
Uses in Sentence:
- The trial was a travesty of justice, with the innocent being wrongly convicted.
- The movie adaptation of the beloved book was criticized for being a travesty of the original story.
Synonyms:
- Mockery, parody, caricature, farce, sham
- Perversion, distortion, misrepresentation, spoof, imitation
Antonyms:
- Authenticity, sincerity, accuracy, faithfulness, truthfulness
- Genuine, original, true representation, reality
Word Meaning in Hindi:
उपहास (Upahaas), हंसी का विषय बनाना (Hansi Ka Vishay Banana), ठगना (Thagna)
Word uses in Hindi:
- न्याय का उपहास था, जिसमें निर्दोष व्यक्तियों को गलती साबित किया गया। (The trial was a travesty of justice, with the innocent being wrongly convicted.)
- पसंदीदा किताब का फ़िल्मी रूपांतरण को आलोचना का सामना करना पड़ा क्योंकि यह मूल कहानी का उपहास था। (The movie adaptation of the beloved book was criticized for being a travesty of the original story.)