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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
reparationa repairing or keeping in repair
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
illusivebased on or producing illusion : illusory
maternalof, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of a mother : motherly
censora person who supervises conduct and morals: such as
herpetologista branch of zoology dealing with reptiles and amphibians
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
woefulfull of woe : grievous
lewdobscene
blareto sound loud and strident