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dysphemismenUK
dysphemism (ˈdɪsfɪˌmɪzəm) n1. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) substitution of a derogatory or offensive word or phrase for an innocuous one2. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) the word or phrase so substituted[C19: dys- + euphemism] ˌdyspheˈmistic adjdys•phe•mism (ˈdɪs fəˌmɪz əm)
n. 1. the substitution of a harsh, disparaging, or unpleasant expression for a more neutral one. 2. an expression so substituted. [1880–85; dys- + (eu) phemism] dys`phe•mis′tic, adj. dysphemism1. a deliberate substitution of a disagreeable, offensive, or disparaging word for an otherwise inoffensive term, as pig for policeman.
2. an instance of such substitution. Cf. euphemism.See also: LanguageThesaurus| Noun | 1. | dysphemism - an offensive or disparaging expression that is substituted for an inoffensive one; "his favorite dysphemism was to ask for axle grease when he wanted butter"jalopy, heap, bus - a car that is old and unreliable; "the fenders had fallen off that old bus"locution, saying, expression - a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations; "pardon the expression"old man - an informal term for your fathereuphemism - an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh |
TranslationsdysphemismenUK
Antonyms for dysphemismnoun an offensive or disparaging expression that is substituted for an inoffensive oneRelated Words- jalopy
- heap
- bus
- locution
- saying
- expression
- old man
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