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Malapropism

Malapropism Meaning & Definition
Malapropism Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Malapropism?

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

Synonyms | Synonyms for Malapropism: malaprop

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See Also | misstatement

Malapropism In Webster's Dictionary

\Mal"a*prop*ism\, n. [From Mrs. Malaprop, a character in Sheridan's drama, `` The Rivals,'' who makes amusing blunders in her use of words. See {Malapropos}.] A grotesque misuse of a word; a word so used.

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