Word of the Day: May 3, 2017

Parapraxis

Definition: (noun) A minor error, such as a slip of the tongue, thought to reveal a repressed motive.
Synonyms: Slip-up, Miscue, Slip
Usage: She thought her verbal blunder was just a silly mistake, but her friend, a Freud enthusiast, tried to convince her that the parapraxis actually had great significance.

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