Freudian slip

NOUN

slip of the tongue

Synonyms

WEAK

faulty action lapsus linguae misstep sus linguae verbal mistake

Example Sentences

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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 • Feb. 24, 2024

Media Research Center commentator Patrick Taylor asked: “Nonsensical word salad, Freudian slip, or legitimately concerning political argument?”

From Washington Times • Jul. 25, 2022

Many commentators diagnosed a Freudian slip: the ex-president’s guilty conscience had reared up, unbidden.

From New York Times • Jun. 8, 2022

Many users replied, questioning if the mistake had been a Freudian slip by Mr Spicer.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2018

I just found a cute little Freudian slip in these notes and—" "Shut up.

From Ten From Infinity by Fairman, Paul W.