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MALAPROPISM Synonyms

There are 2 synonyms of the word malapropism. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word malapropism. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for 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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