Travesty: alternatives and connections

Tending to excite laughter or contempt by extravagant images, or by a contrast between the subject and the manner of treating it, as when a trifling…

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An exaggeration, or distortion by exaggeration, of parts or characteristics, as in a picture.

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A dramatic composition, or representation of a bright and amusing character, based upon the foibles of individuals, the manners of society, or the lu…

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The act of imitating.

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Alt. of Impersonification

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A writing in which the language or sentiment of an author is mimicked; especially, a kind of literary pleasantry, in which what is written on one sub…

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A writing in which the language or sentiment of an author is mimicked; especially, a kind of literary pleasantry, in which what is written on one sub…

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A writing in which the language or sentiment of an author is mimicked; especially, a kind of literary pleasantry, in which what is written on one sub…

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Tending to excite laughter or contempt by extravagant images, or by a contrast between the subject and the manner of treating it, as when a trifling…

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To stuff with forcemeat; hence, to fill with mingled ingredients; to fill full; to stuff.

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A personal satire in writing; usually, malicious and abusive censure written only to reproach and distress.

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The act of mocking, deriding, and exposing to contempt, by mimicry, by insincere imitation, or by a false show of earnestness; a counterfeit appearan…

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A writing in which the language or sentiment of an author is mimicked; especially, a kind of literary pleasantry, in which what is written on one sub…

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A lampoon or satirical writing.

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