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Dysphemism

//ˈdɪs.fəˌmɪ.z(ə)m// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    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. uncountable
  2. 2
    an offensive or disparaging expression that is substituted for an inoffensive one wordnet
  3. 3
    A word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way. countable

Etymology

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

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