MALAPROPISM Synonyms
There are 2 synonyms of the word
malapropism.
(exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word malapropism. (close relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word malapropism. (close relations)
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Definition of MALAPROPISM
Antonyms of MALAPROPISM
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| malaprop | nounn | |||||
noun • the unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar | ||||||
| catachresis | nounn | |||||
noun • strained or paradoxical use of words either in error (as `blatant' to mean `flagrant') or deliberately (as in a mixed metaphor: `blind mouths') | ||||||
Best Hypernyms For MALAPROPISM
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malapropism, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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