| NOM | communication | catacresi | strained or paradoxical use of words either in error (as 'blatant' to mean 'flagrant') or deliberately (as in a mixed metaphor |
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| Sentit | strained or paradoxical use of words either in error (as 'blatant' to mean 'flagrant') or deliberately (as in a mixed metaphor. | |
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| General | figura retòrica | A use of language that creates a literary effect (but often without regard for literal significance) |
| Anglès | catachresis | |
| Espanyol | catacresis | |
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