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dysphemism meaning and definition

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DYSPHEMISM noun

Definition of dysphemism (noun)

  1. 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"
    • antonym: euphemism
Source: Princeton University Wordnet

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