ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈkrēsə̇s noun
( plural catachre·ses -ēˌsēz)
Etymology: Latin, from Greek katachrēsis misuse, from katachrēsthai to use up, misuse, from kata-, cata- + chrēsthai to use — more at chrestomathy
: the misuse of words: as
a. : the use of the wrong word for the context
b. : the use of a forced figure of speech, especially one that involves or seems to involve strong paradox (as blind mouths )