Definitions

1. noun

a play or theatrical performance that is intended to be comical or satirical, often by exaggerating or distorting the situation or characters.

“The comedy group performed a farce about a politician’s scandalous affair.”

2. noun

something that is absurd or ridiculous.

“The farce of the company’s financial reports was exposed by the media.”

3. verb

to make a mockery of or to treat something with contempt or ridicule.

“The critics farced the new movie for its poor plot and acting.”

4. verb

to deceive or cheat someone by pretending to be something that one is not.

“The con artist farced his way into the wealthy businessman’s trust.”