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dysphemism

/ dysphemism /
noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
an offensive or disparaging expression that is substituted for an inoffensive one
"his favorite dysphemism was to ask for axle grease when he wanted butter"
Opposites:
euphemism
Type of:
saying expression locution
Kinds of:
bus jalopy heap old man
Semantic Complexity
46%
Sense Count
1
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
8
Times Searched
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saying expression locution bus jalopy heap old man euphemism