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Definitions of dysphemisms in various dictionaries:
noun - an offensive or disparaging expression that is substituted for an inoffensive one
DYSPHEMISMS - A dysphemism is an expression with connotations that are offensive either about the subject matter or to the audience, or both. Dysphemisms contrast ...
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Plural form of dysphemism. |
A derogatory or unpleasant term used instead of a pleasant or neutral one. |
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A dysphemism is an expression with connotations that are offensive either about the subject matter or to the audience, or both. Dysphemisms contrast with neutral or euphemistic expressions. Dysphemism is sometimes motivated by feelings such as fear, distaste, hatred, and contempt. Worded simply, a dysphemism is a derogatory or unpleasant term used instead of a pleasant or neutral one, such as "loony bin" for "mental hospital". |