travesty

Definition

  • noun: something that is shocking, upsetting, or ridiculous because it is not what it is supposed to be
  • verb: to make a travesty of
  • synonyms: atticism, aggrandize, aggrandizement

Examples

  • It is a 'travesty' and a tragedy that so many people would be denied the right to vote.

  • The investigation into the causes of the accident was a complete 'travesty'. [='sham']

  • The trial was 'a travesty of justice'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) bigger firms, I mean I know all the information. It's true, Goldman, Lehmann Brothers, Merryl, collateralized debt obligation.. Internet stock bullshit? I mean, it's a fucking travesty. I mean I can take you step by step, to what exactly is occuring, you know.. All you have to do is ask. - Hmm. (..)
    2013 The Wolf of Wall Street