A confusion of one word or phrase for another that sounds similar to it is known as __________.
A)indexing
B)a static evaluation
C)jargon
D)a malapropism

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A malapropism is a confusion of one word or phrase for another that sounds similar to it. It often results in a humorous or nonsensical statement. For example, saying "I am not prone to equality" instead of "I am not prone to anxiety" is a malapropism.

A Confusion of One Word or Phrase for Another That