Malapropism

Synonyms of malapropism

• misuse of words
• solecism
• parapraxis

Antonyms of malapropism

• correct usage
• precision in language
• accuracy in expression

Collocations of malapropism

comic relief

Frequency: 70 %

The character provided some much-needed comic relief in the intense drama.

verbal blunder

Frequency: 45 %

Her verbal blunder caused quite a stir during the presentation.

linguistic error

Frequency: 30 %

The linguist pointed out the linguistic error in the politician's speech.

language misuse

Frequency: 25 %

The teacher corrected the student's language misuse in the essay.

Idiomatic Expressions for malapropism

• Phrase: malapropism of the highest order
  Meaning: a particularly egregious or amusing misuse of language
  Usage: His speech was a malapropism of the highest order, with so many mixed-up words that nobody could understand him.