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mockery vs travesty

travesty vs mockery

mockery and travesty both are nouns.

mockery is not a verb while travesty is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mockery Yes No No No
travesty Yes No Yes No
As nouns, mockery and travesty are synonyms defined as:
  • mockery and travesty: a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
Other synonyms of mockery include burlesque, lampoon, parody, pasquinade, put-on, send-up, sendup, spoof, takeoff.
mockery (noun) travesty (noun)
humorous or satirical mimicry a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations
showing your contempt by derision a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
mockery (verb) travesty (verb)
make a travesty of
Difference between mockery and travesty

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