malaprop Synonyms
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malaprop Meaning
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malaprop (n)
the unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
malaprop Sentence Examples
- The candidate's malaprop of "decimate" instead of "devastate" drew chuckles from the audience.
- She used the malaprop "between a rock and a hard place" to describe her difficult situation.
- The judge's malaprop of "circumvent" instead of "circumnavigate" revealed his lack of geographical knowledge.
- Despite his malaprop, the speaker's message resonated with the crowd.
- The politician's malaprop of "ignominious" instead of "anonymous" made headlines.
- The student's malaprop of "supercilious" instead of "susceptible" earned him a low grade.
- The boss's malaprop of "serendipitous" instead of "strategic" proved costly for the company.
- The doctor's malaprop of "prognosis" instead of "diagnosis" worried the patient.
- The actor's malaprop of "improvise" instead of "extemporize" added a touch of humor to the performance.
- The writer's malaprop of "metaphor" instead of "simile" confused the readers.
FAQs About the word malaprop
the unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
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The candidate's malaprop of "decimate" instead of "devastate" drew chuckles from the audience.
She used the malaprop "between a rock and a hard place" to describe her difficult situation.
The judge's malaprop of "circumvent" instead of "circumnavigate" revealed his lack of geographical knowledge.
Despite his malaprop, the speaker's message resonated with the crowd.
