Catachresis
Catachresis noun - Strained or paradoxical use of words either in error (as `blatant' to mean `flagrant') or deliberately (as in a mixed metaphor: `blind mouths').
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Harm and catachresis are semantically related. in abuse topic. In some cases you can use "Harm" instead a noun "Catachresis".
Harm
Harm noun - Something that causes loss or pain.
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