malapropism [noun]

Definition of malapropism:

the unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar

Synonyms of malapropism:

● Malaprop

● Misuse

● Missaying

● Barbarism

● Corruption

● Figure of speech

● Misusage

● Solecism

● Abuse

● Catachresis

● Infelicity

● Antiphrasis


Opposite/Antonyms of malapropism:

● Useful

● Gentleness

● Kindness

● Niceness

● Praise


Sentence/Example of malapropism:

The translator matched every malapropism in the original with one from his own language.