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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Misapplication and catachresis are semantically related. in abuse topic. In some cases you can use "Misapplication" instead a noun "Catachresis".
Misapplication
Misapplication noun - Incorrect or improper use.
Catachresis and misapplication are semantically related. You can use "Catachresis" instead a noun "Misapplication".
Nearby Words: misapplied, misapplying
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- waste and catachresis
- waste and misapplication
- misuse and catachresis
- misuse and misapplication
- dissipation and catachresis
- dissipation and misapplication
- corruption and catachresis
- corruption and misapplication
- mistreatment and catachresis
- mistreatment and misapplication
- ill-treatment and catachresis
- ill-treatment and misapplication
- desecration and catachresis
- desecration and misapplication
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