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Dysphemism (Noun)

Meaning

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".

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Antonyms

  • Euphemism

Hypernyms

  • Expression
  • Locution

Hyponyms

  • Jalopy
  • Heap

Related Words

  • Dysphemistic (adjective)
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