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MALAPROPISM

the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase

The meaning of the word malapropism is the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase.

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WordMeaning
dynamogenerator
disportsport
terminologythe technical or special terms used in a business, art, science, or special subject
amissin a mistaken way : wrongly
recoursea turning to someone or something for help or protection
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy
salutaryproducing a beneficial effect : remedial
arrogancean attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
wrinklea small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease
retrenchcut down