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dysphemism

dysphemism

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dysphemism (countable and uncountable, plural dysphemisms)

  1. (uncountable) The use of a derogatory, offensive or vulgar word or phrase to replace a (more) neutral original.
  2. (countable) A word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way.

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