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dysphemism

/'dɪsfə,mɪzəm/

Synonyms of dysphemism Antonyms of dysphemism Examples of dysphemism Usage of dysphemism Parts of dysphemism Definition that contains dysphemism Words sounding like dysphemism Explanation of dysphemism

noun
an offensive or disparaging expression that is substituted for an inoffensive one
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"his favorite dysphemism was to ask for axle grease when he wanted butter"
Opposite:

euphemism

type of:
locution expression saying

Examples of dysphemism

"his favorite dysphemism was to ask for axle grease when he wanted butter"