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What is the noun for malapropism?

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malapropism
  1. (uncountable) The blundering use of an absurdly inappropriate word or expression in place of a similar-sounding one.
  2. (countable) An instance of this; malaprop.
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  4. Examples:
    1. “Often a media gaffe is not an isolated malapropism but a reflection of an executive's whole attitude.”
      “Apparently Fowler considered this to be a malapropism as they sounded similar.”
      “Finally, it's also something like a malapropism, where a word is mistakenly substituted for one of similar sound shape.”
malapropist
  1. One who utters malapropisms.
malaprop
malapropists
  1. plural of malapropist
malapropisms
  1. plural of malapropism
  2. Synonyms:
  3. Examples:
    1. “The funniest malapropisms and turns of phrase tend to be unintentional bloopers.”
      “For example, bad malapropisms are not only excused, but also quite plainly understood.”
      “While Goody did not win Big Brother 3, she was in the house long enough for her gobby nature and malapropisms to generate public affection.”
malaprops
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