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catachresis

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Phonetic Respelling: [ kat-uh-kree-sis ]

Definition: Play

noun. strained or paradoxical use of words either in error or deliberately

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His use ofcatachresisadded humor to his writing.

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His use of catachresis added humor to his writing.

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Synonyms: Play

misuse of words; strained use of words

Antonyms: Play

correct use of words

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cat-a-chre-sis


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