Synonyms of farce

farce

noun

1

as in parody

a poor, insincere, or insulting imitation of something

the recall of a duly elected official for a frivolous reason is not democracy in action but a farce

Synonyms & Similar Words

• parody
• joke
• caricature
• sham
• travesty
• cartoon
• comedy
• mockery
• hoax
• simulation
• burlesque
• pretence
• pretense
• forgery
• counterfeit
• takeoff
• phoney
• fake
• lampoon
• phony
• humbug
• feigning
• knockoff

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tribute
• homage

2

as in comedy

humorous entertainment

the rubber-faced, loose-jointed comedian is a master of knockabout farce

Synonyms & Similar Words

• comedy
• satire
• humor
• slapstick
• parody
• burlesque
• fun
• high comedy
• low comedy
• improv
• banter
• persiflage
• stand-up
• knockabout
• drollery
• foolery
• horseplay
• wit
• shenanigan(s)
• monkeyshine(s)

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