A malapropism is a type of language error in which an incorrect word is used in place of a similar-sounding one. The two crossword solutions for the term malapropism are misusage (8 letters) and MISUSE (6 letters). Misusage is when a word is used incorrectly, while MISUSE is when something is used in the wrong way. Both of these words are related to malapropism, as they both involve incorrect usage of language.