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Meaning of dysphemism

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

dysphemism

Pronunciation:/ˈdɪs.fəˌmɪ.z(ə)m/

noun

Definitions

  1. The use of a derogatory, offensive or vulgar word or phrase to replace a (more) neutral original.

  2. A word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/dysphemism

Related words

malphemismtaboo deformationdisparagingdetractionderogationdyslogycontemptivemisnomer