parapraxis
- noun
- /ˌpærəˈpræksɪs/
- Specialized
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parapraxia
- He revealed his true feelings through a parapraxis when he mistakenly called her by his ex-girlfriend's name.
Examples
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Indeed, one of Freud's most popular and immediately appealing ideas was the parapraxis: the accident that dared not speak its name until Freud authorized it.
Academic text (1993) -
If a parapraxis is a self-inflicted accident, why would one want to inflict such an accident on oneself?
Academic text (1993) -
During the meeting, she made a slight parapraxis when she accidentally referred to her boss as 'mother' instead of 'mentor.'
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The author criticized his own recent article, noting a parapraxis that exposed his unresolved issues with the subject.
Synonyms
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1.6
A small mistake made by accident or carelessness
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5.3
A small wrong action that causes embarrassment or harm to people's trust
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3.7
A small careless mistake you make by accident
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3.7
A small mistake you make while speaking, like saying the wrong name
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8.0
An accidental mistake in speech that shows hidden thoughts or feelings
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7.7
A small unintentional mistake when speaking, writing, or performing an action
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Etymology
Parapraxis comes from Greek parts para- ('aside' or 'wrong') and praxis ('action'), and praxis is like the English word practice. So a parapraxis is a small slip or mistake that goes 'aside' from what you meant and can reveal hidden thoughts.