farce | Definition of farce

Synonyms and Antonyms of farce

1 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 of farce

caricature, cartoon, joke, mockery, parody, sham, travesty

Words Related to farce

burlesque, comedy

lampoon, takeoff

counterfeit, fake, feigning, forgery, hoax, humbug, knockoff, phony (also phoney), pretense (or pretence), sham, simulation

Near Antonyms of farce

homage, tribute

2 humorous entertainment

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

Synonyms of farce

comedy, humor, slapstick

Words Related to farce

high comedy, low comedy

burlesque, parody, satire

improv, stand-up

banter, drollery, persiflage, wit

foolery, fun, horseplay, knockabout, monkeyshine(s), shenanigan(s)