represent vs parody

represent is not a noun while parody is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
represent	No	No	Yes	No
parody	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, parody is a hyponym of represent; that is, parody is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than represent:

Other hyponyms of represent include make, make believe, pretend, support, act out, enact, reenact, act out, impersonate, portray, emote.

represent (noun)	parody (noun)
	humorous or satirical mimicry
	a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way

represent (verb)	parody (verb)
to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)	make a parody of
serve as a means of expressing something	make a spoof of or make fun of
express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance
bring forward and present to the mind
describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality
create an image or likeness of
play a role or part
perform (a play), especially on a stage
be a delegate or spokesperson for; represent somebody's interest or be a proxy or substitute for, as of politicians and office holders representing their constituents, or of a tenant representing other tenants in a housing dispute
be representative or typical for
be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
form or compose
be typical of
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to