as in parodied
to copy or exaggerate (someone or something) in order to make fun of
this comedy sketch mindlessly travesties the hard work of relief workers around the world
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Many parodied her overt sexuality by swapping her out for someone decidedly less sexy on the wrecking ball.—
Ben Pettis,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026 -
Most recently, the song was parodied again in New York's 2025 mayoral race by candidate Andrew Cuomo's campaign.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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Each of the wounded imitated the pain and symptoms of an injury that could happen on the battlefield.—
Chelsea Torres,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Further, the actress, known for her work across TV and film, discusses how art has imitated life and why The Pitt reminds her of The Great British Bake-Off.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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But many other comments mocked the shop along with its presidential namesake, with a few detractors posting memes of tearful snowflakes topped with red MAGA hats.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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One of the earliest of American masculinity influencers was President Theodore Roosevelt, who touted his own transformation from a timid, effeminate man – local presses mocked him in his early career – to a rugged outdoorsman.—
Miriam Eve Mora,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Travestied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/travestied. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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