catacresis

Noun feminine C1 #44577 most common

Translations

A rhetorical term for a misuse of a word.

The catacresis in his speech reflected his lack of understanding of the topic discussed.

La catacresis en su discurso fue evidente, ya que utilizó términos de manera inusual para describir emociones complejas.

The catacresis in his speech was evident, as he used terms unusually to describe complex emotions.