dysfemismus — meaning in English
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English meaning
- dysphemism noun The use of a word or phrase carrying negative connotations or imagery (especially one that is derogatory, offensive or vulgar) to replace a (more) neutral original.
Senses
dysfemismus is used for these senses in English:
- dysphemism (uncountable) The use of a word or phrase carrying negative connotations or imagery (especially one that is derogatory, offensive or vulgar) to replace a (more) neutral original.
- dysphemism (countable) A word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way.
dysphemism — full definition
- noun The use of a word or phrase carrying negative connotations or imagery (especially one that is derogatory, offensive or vulgar) to replace a (more) neutral original.
- noun A word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way.