Catachresis and Praise

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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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Synonyms for Catachresis

Praise is an antonym for catachresis in topics: abuse, crudity.

Praise

Praise noun - An expression of approval and commendation.

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Synonyms for Praise

Antonyms for Praise

Catachresis is an antonym for praise.

Nearby Words: praised, praising

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