Definitions

Freudian slip

NOUN

slip of the tongue

Synonyms

WEAK

faulty action lapsus linguae misstep sus linguae verbal mistake

Example Sentences

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After the opening day's action, Draper made a Freudian slip which initially proved quite telling.

From BBC

Here is another moment: A Freudian slip by Trump where he talked about ending the debate and going to the border right now.

From Salon

The stakes have intensified as the Faithfuls have dwindled, mainly due to their impressive talent for misreading the smallest twitch or Freudian slip as evidence of deceit.

From Salon

The White House broke out the blue pencil after Vice President Kamala Harris issued a call to “reduce population,” editing the official transcript to say “pollution,” although some conservatives saw it as a Freudian slip.

From Washington Times

There are Freudian slips and there’s what former president George W. Bush said during a speech last May.

From Washington Post