dysphemism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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.

dĭs'fə-mĭz"(ə)m /ˈdɪs.fəˌmɪ.z(ə)m/

dysphemism dysphemisms

Borrowed from French dysphémisme, modelled after euphémisme, with the prefix dys-.

euphemism

dysphemistic

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