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dysphemism

DEFINITIONS OF: dysphemism

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n 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”
Antonyms:
euphemism
an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh
Types:
bus, heap, jalopy
a car that is old and unreliable
old man
an informal term for your father
Type of:
expression, locution, saying
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
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