1. a false, absurd, or distorted representation of something
2. something that fails so miserably that it seems like a deliberate mockery

1. to make a travesty of; to represent in a false or distorted way

Examples

• The trial was a travesty of justice.
• His performance was a travesty of the original play.
• The new policy is a travesty of democratic principles.
• The movie travestied the serious themes of the novel.
• What they called a debate was really a travesty.
• The comedian travestied famous political speeches.
• The rushed investigation was a complete travesty.