http://wordie.org/words/catachresis Comments for the word 'Catachresis' http://wordie.org http://wordie.org/words/catachresis#comments From American Heritage Dictionary: <br /> <br />1. The misapplication of a word or phrase, as the use of blatant to mean "flagrant." <br /> <br />2. The use of a strained figure of speech, such as a mixed metaphor. <br /> Mon, 23 Jul 2007 14:12:53 +0000 http://wordie.org/words/catachresis#comments