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dysphemism
释义
dysphemism
noun
linguistics
DEFINITIONS
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a word or expression that people use to talk about something unpleasant or embarrassing that is more offensive or derogatory than it needs to be
Calling a mental hospital a loony bin is an example of a dysphemism.
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01/12/2017
Noun
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bang up to date
bang/beat the drum
bang/knock/hit (someone’s) heads together
banh mi
bania
banish
banister
banisters
banjo
bank
bankable
bank account
bank balance
bank book
bank card
bank draft
banker
banker’s draft
banker’s order
bank holiday
bank in
banking
banknote
bank on
bank rate
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