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dysphemism

/ˈdɪs.fəˌmɪ.z(ə)m/ · noun

Meaning

  1. The use of a derogatory, offensive or vulgar word or phrase to replace a (more) neutral original.
  2. A word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

malphemism(English)taboo deformation(English)disparaging(English)detraction(English)derogation(English)dyslogy(English)contemptive(English)misnomer(English)offensive(English)term(English)language(English)use(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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