malapropism

nounCommon GRE wordMore M words

the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with comic effect

In a sentence

Malapropism in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing malapropism in a sentence.

Calling the suspect the 'pineapple of politeness' was a memorable malapropism.

Synonyms

misusageslipblunder

Antonyms

None listed.

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disturbing and horrifying because concerned with death

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having or showing great authority and command

the quality of being generous, noble-minded, and forgiving, especially toward rivals or enemies

generous and forgiving, especially toward a rival or weaker party

Common questions

Malapropism (noun) means the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with comic effect

Here is malapropism used in an example sentence: "Calling the suspect the 'pineapple of politeness' was a memorable malapropism."

Common synonyms for malapropism include misusage, slip, blunder.

Malapropism is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.