Misusage synonyms
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The definition of a malapropism is using the wrong word for something, especially one that sounds similar.
(Uncountable) The act of mispronouncing.
spoonerism
A play on words on a phrase in which the initial (usually consonantal) sounds of two or more of the main words are transposed.
cacology
Poor diction or choice of words.
antiphrasis
The use of words or phrases in a sense opposite to the usual one, as for ironic effect
A violation of good manners; breach of etiquette
catachresis
(Rhetoric) A misapplication or overextension of figurative or analogical description; a wrongly-applied metaphor or trope.
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ungrammaticalness
The use of words and expressions not standard in a language
improper use of words
error (related)
The difference between a computed or estimated result and the actual value, as in mathematics
mistake (related)
An error or fault resulting from defective judgment, deficient knowledge, or carelessness.
The definition of abuse is the use of something for the wrong purpose.
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Physically harmful treatment
Incorrect handling; mismanagement.
Physically harmful treatment
help (related)
(--- Archaic) A person employed to help, especially a farm worker or domestic servant.
Find another word for misusage. In this page you can discover 18 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for misusage, like: malapropism, mispronunciation, spoonerism, cacology, antiphrasis, solecism, catachresis, ungrammaticalness, barbarism, improper use of words and error.