Synonyms for parapraxis

Most common

slip · slip-up · miscue

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Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   A mistake, such as a slip of the tongue, that reveals a concealed thought or motive.

Forms

Plural

parapraxes → slips, slip-ups, miscues…

Example sentences

• slip She was walking slowly, so that she wouldn't slip.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters

slip¹

6 letters

miscue²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (miscue² = 2 syllables).