23 Synonyms for Catachresis: misconstruction

catachresis (23 synonym found)

Catachresis has 23 synonyms. The top synonyms for catachresis are misconstruction, gloss, misapplication, torturing, twisting, perversion, misjudgment, misconception and 15 more. Another word for catachresis is misconstruction. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for catachresis?

A common synonym for catachresis is misconstruction. Other synonyms include gloss, misapplication, torturing, twisting.

How many synonyms does catachresis have?

Catachresis has 23 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does catachresis mean?

(n): the misuse of words; applying a term to something which it should not properly desribe

Definition of catachresis:

(n) : the misuse of words; applying a term to something which it should not properly desribe

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