Dysphemism

"Dysphemism" in German

Dysphemisierung

(use of a derogatory or vulgar word to replace a neutral one)

Dysphemismus

(word or phrase used to replace another in this way)

Kakophemismus

(word or phrase used to replace another in this way)

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