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A badly distorted or absurd imitation of something worthy.

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travesty

Awarding the prize without reading the entries made the contest a travesty.
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An advertised demonstration became a travesty of instruction when its presenter shouted grand promises but concealed every operation behind a curtain.
From Energy Without Losing Direction.
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