Defined as the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one.

Examples:

– The doc gave me an interjection.

(should be “injection”)

– She lay prostate for her physical.

(should be “prostrate”)

– The City Council should move to better eliminate the streets at night.

(should be “ illuminate”)

– Kindly massage me when I get home.

(should be “message”)