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Dysphemism
Meaning
Noun
●
The use of a
word
or
phrase
carrying
negative
connotations
or
imagery
(especially one that is
derogatory
,
offensive
or
vulgar
) to
replace
a (more)
neutral
original.
●
A
word
or
phrase
that
is used to
replace
another in this way.
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Antonyms
Euphemism
Related
Euphemism
Neologism
Synonym
Colloquialism
Descriptive Adjective
Glittering Generality
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