1. A grotesque or absurd imitation, often for the purpose of ridicule
   "The film was a travesty of the original novel, completely misrepresenting its themes and characters"
    
2. A composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
   "The comedy show featured a brilliant travesty of the politician's mannerisms";
   - parody, lampoon, spoof [informal], sendup [informal], send-up [informal], mockery, takeoff, burlesque, pasquinade, put-on [N. Amer, informal]

1. Make a travesty of
   "The film travestied the original novel's serious themes"

Derived forms: travestied, travesties, travestying

Type of: burlesque, caricature, imitation, impersonation, parody, spoof [informal]

Encyclopedia: Travesty