A malapropism.
To use a malapropism.
Characterized by the use of malapropisms.
something asserted not to be true; a myth or mistaken belief
A term whose sense in common usage conflicts with a technical sense.
A term that is misleading, even if it may not be incorrect.
A use of a term that is misleading; a misname.
To use a misleading term; to misname.