dysphemism
English
editEtymology
editBorrowed from French dysphémisme, modelled after euphémisme, with the prefix dys-. (Can this(+) etymology be sourced?)
Pronunciation
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dysphemism (countable and uncountable, plural dysphemisms)
- (uncountable) The use of a word or phrase carrying negative connotations or imagery (especially one that is derogatory, offensive or vulgar) to replace a (more) neutral original.
- (countable) A word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way.
Antonyms
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edituse of a derogatory or vulgar word to replace a neutral one
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word or phrase used to replace another in this way
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Further reading
edit- dysphemism on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
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- English terms derived from Proto-Indo-European
- English terms derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *bʰeh₂- (speak)
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- English terms derived from French
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