catachresis

英[ˌkætə\'kri:sɪs]
美[ˌkætə\'krisɪs]

基本释义

n.
用词不当,修辞生硬且自相矛盾的误用,词形更改

英英释义

Noun
  • 1. strained or paradoxical use of words either in error (as `blatant' to mean `flagrant') or deliberately (as in a mixed metaphor: `blind mouths')

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