Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
misphrase
verb
/mɪsˈfreɪz/
Definition
To express something incorrectly or to use words in a confusing or misleading way.
Examples
- She often misphrases her sentences, making it hard for others to understand her point.
- In his haste to explain, he misphrased a few key terms, causing confusion.
Meaning
Misphrase refers to the act of phrasing something ineffectively, leading to misunderstanding or conveying the wrong idea.
Synonyms
- Misstate
- Misword
- Misrepresent
