catachrestical

• 过时形容词，与“词语误用”相关，指错误或牵强地使用词语，可能是出于失误，也可能是为了修辞效果。

An obsolete adjective relating to catachresis, meaning the misuse or strained use of words, either in error or for rhetorical effect.

1. Characterized by catachresisC2formal

   Relating to or involving the misuse or strained use of words, often in a mixed metaphor or an incorrect application of a term.

   误用词语的

   • His catachrestical description of the sunset as 'a loud silence' confused the audience.
   • The poet's catachrestical style often mixed metaphors in surprising ways.
   • Critics argued that the catachrestical use of 'literally' weakened the argument.

   同义词catachrestic