- the use of a word or phrase that is considered more distasteful, more offensive, etc. than another
- a word or phrase so substituted (Ex.: stiff for corpse)
Origin of dysphemism
dys- + (eu)phemismdysphemism
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Noun
(countable and uncountable, plural dysphemisms)
- (uncountable) The use of a derogatory, offensive or vulgar word or phrase to replace a (more) neutral original.
- (countable) A word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way.
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