misphrases
/mɪsˈfreɪzɪz/
verb
- Third person singular form of misphrase: expresses something in an awkward, unclear, or incorrect way.
- My friend always misphrases compliments, making them sound like insults.
- The teacher misphrases the question, so the students are confused.
- He often misphrases technical terms when talking to non-experts.